Serving 452 students in grades 1-5, Northside 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 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Northside 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 Northside Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
452 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
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