Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spearman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Spearman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spearman Elementary School is 0.47, 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Spearman Elementary School?
801 students attend Spearman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Spearman Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearman Elementary School?
Spearman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spearman Elementary School offer ?
Spearman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spearman Elementary School part of?
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