Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridge Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Bridge Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Bridge Creek Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Bridge Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge Creek Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
63%
31%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Bridge Creek Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bridge Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bridge Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bookman Road Elementary School, Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bridge Creek Elementary School?
558 students attend Bridge Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bridge Creek Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridge Creek Elementary School?
Bridge Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridge Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bridge Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridge Creek Elementary School part of?
Bridge Creek Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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