Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Homewood 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 Homewood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Homewood Elementary School is ranked #615 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Homewood Elementary School often compared to?
Homewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Conway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Homewood Elementary School?
707 students attend Homewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Homewood Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homewood Elementary School?
Homewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homewood Elementary School offer ?
Homewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homewood Elementary School part of?
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