Serving 362 students in grades 3-5, Blacksburg 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 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Blacksburg Elementary School is ranked #739 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Blacksburg Elementary School?
362 students attend Blacksburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Blacksburg Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blacksburg Elementary School?
Blacksburg Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg Elementary School offer ?
Blacksburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blacksburg Elementary School part of?
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