William Memorial Elementary School

290 South Metts Street
Saint George, SC 29477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Memorial 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

William Memorial Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

William Memorial 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 William Memorial Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#748 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
39%
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33%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
41%
32%
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White
43%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
William Memorial Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are William Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
William Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harleyville Elementary School, Cottageville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend William Memorial Elementary School?
562 students attend William Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Memorial Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Memorial Elementary School?
William Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Memorial Elementary School offer ?
William Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Memorial Elementary School part of?
William Memorial Elementary School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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