Alston-bailey Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(843) 695-5210
Alston-bailey Elementary School serves 862 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alston-bailey Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Alston-bailey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Alston-bailey Elementary School's student population of 862 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 862 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alston-bailey Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alston-bailey Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #375 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | 41% | 34% |
| White | 41% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alston-bailey Elementary School is Summerville High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alston Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Alston Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 806 students10
0.2 miles
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890 0.2 6-8 806 - Summerville Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Math: 82% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 666 students10
1.5 miles
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610 1.5 6-8 666 - Summerville Summerville Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 535 students10
1.5 miles
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372 1.5 PK-5 535 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 690 students10
1.7 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050 1.7 PK-5 690 - Summerville Nexton Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 813 students10
3.0 miles
200 Scholar Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222 3 PK-5 813
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