Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, St. James Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
St. James 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 St. James Elementary School is 0.38, 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Elementary School?
844 students attend St. James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of St. James Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Elementary School?
St. James Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Elementary School offer ?
St. James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. James Elementary School part of?
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