Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Six Mile 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 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Six Mile Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Six Mile Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Six Mile Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
32%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Six Mile Elementary School's ranking?
Six Mile Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Six Mile Elementary School often compared to?
Six Mile Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickens Elementary School, Clemson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Six Mile Elementary School?
517 students attend Six Mile Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Six Mile Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Six Mile Elementary School?
Six Mile Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Six Mile Elementary School offer ?
Six Mile Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Six Mile Elementary School part of?
Six Mile Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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