Brunson-dargan Elementary School
Tel:
(843)398-2533
- Brunson-dargan Elementary School serves 247 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
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%)
School Overview
- Brunson-dargan Elementary School's student population of 247 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 247 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brunson-dargan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brunson-dargan Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #939 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 73% | 34% |
| White | 22% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darlington 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Darlington St. Johns Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 666 students
0.3 miles
140 Park Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843)398-2350 0.3 PK-5 666 - Darlington Darlington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1139 students
0.9 miles
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843)398-2730 0.9 9-12 1139 - Darlington Mayo High For Math Science & Technology Grades: 9-12 | 304 students
1.0 miles
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843)398-2650 1.0 9-12 304 - Darlington Brockington Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 413 students
1.2 miles
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843)398-2500 1.2 3-5 413 - Darlington Cain Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 325 students
1.4 miles
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843)398-2450 1.4 PK-2 325
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