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Blue Ridge Elementary School

995 South Oak Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge 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 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#809 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blue Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blue Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, Ravenel Elementary School, James M. Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
597 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Oconee 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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