Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Stewart Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 572 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Stewart Heights 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 Stewart Heights Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Stewart Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Stewart Heights Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Stewart Heights Elementary School?
572 students attend Stewart Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stewart Heights Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Heights Elementary School?
Stewart Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Heights Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stewart Heights Elementary School part of?
I always loved this school I never wanted to leave but o put a fake name on here so yes long story but my brother is in this school he said he also love this school as much as I do too
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Miya
59/20/2018
Great school and great faculty
- Posted by Parent - Alford
58/12/2018
I have grandchildren that attend stewart heights and it is the best school,the teachers are awsome and everyone in the office are freindly. my husband attended this school so it is 60 years or older. but it may be small but it is a great school!!!!!!! i love everyone there
- Posted by Parent - brenda mcneil
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 572 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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