Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Alexander Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
449 students attend Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alexander Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Elementary School part of?
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