Briggs Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 664-8169
Briggs Elementary School serves 569 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Briggs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Briggs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Briggs Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 569 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Briggs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Briggs Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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 | #673 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 47% | 34% |
| White | 47% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Briggs Elementary School is West Florence High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Williams Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John W. Moore Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence John W. Moore Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 967 students
0.6 miles
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171 0.6 5-6 967 - Florence Child Development Center At Woods Road Grades: PK | 175 students
0.9 miles
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006 0.9 PK 175 - Florence Royall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 640 students
0.9 miles
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167 0.9 K-6 640 - Florence Virtus Academy Of South Carolina Charter School
1.3 miles
300 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(803) 939-6919 1.3 n/a n/a - Florence Carver Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 562 students
2.1 miles
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156 2.1 K-4 562
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