Brushy Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 355-5400
Brushy Creek Elementary School serves 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Brushy Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brushy Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brushy Creek Elementary School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 877 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brushy Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Brushy Creek 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 | #124 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 15% | 34% |
| White | 64% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brushy Creek Elementary School is Eastside High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Northwood Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Taylors Eastside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,478 student
0.3 miles
1300 Brushy Creek Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-2800 0.3 9-12 1,478 - Taylors Northwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 857 students
1.1 miles
710 Ike's Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-7000 1.1 6-8 857 - Taylors Brook Glenn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
1.3 miles
2003 East Lee Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4700 1.3 PK-5 445 - Greenville Mitchell Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 604 students
1.7 miles
4124 East North Street Extensi
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700 1.7 PK-5 604 - Greer Buena Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 905 students
1.8 miles
310 South Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200 1.8 K-5 905
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