Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newington 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 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Newington 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 Newington 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.
Newington Elementary School is ranked #584 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Newington Elementary School often compared to?
Newington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowertown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Newington Elementary School?
758 students attend Newington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Newington Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newington Elementary School?
Newington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newington Elementary School offer ?
Newington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newington Elementary School part of?
My daughter attended Newington from kindergarten through 5th grade (2012-2018). It provided her with a fantastic learning environment, skilled teachers who cared about her success, and a great core group of friends that are still together at RMSA. The school frequently honors and supports academic success in its various forms, has a wonderful library and librarian, offers many clubs and events to suit various interests, and provides its students with worthwhile opportunities like overnight trips to NASA and the chance to try out for a musical like The Lion King. Our overall experience at Newington was amazing!
- Posted by Parent - Christi
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