Brunson-dargan Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 398-2533
Brunson-dargan Elementary School serves 239 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower 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 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Brunson-dargan Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brunson-dargan 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brunson-dargan Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brunson-dargan 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 Brunson-dargan Elementary School is 0.44, 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 | #918 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 72% | 34% |
| White | 21% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darlington 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brunson-dargan Elementary School is Darlington High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Darlington Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Johns Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Darlington St. Johns Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 630 students
0.3 miles
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2350 0.3 PK-5 630 - Darlington Darlington High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,140 student
0.9 miles
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2730 0.9 9-12 1,140 - Darlington Mayo High For Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 286 students
1.0 miles
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2650 1.0 9-12 286 - Darlington Brockington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 449 students
1.2 miles
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500 1.2 3-5 449 - Darlington Cain Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 277 students
1.4 miles
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450 1.4 PK-2 277
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