Byrd Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 663-4320
Byrd Elementary School serves 820 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Byrd 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 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Byrd Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Byrd Elementary School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 820 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Byrd 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 Byrd Elementary School is 0.63, 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 | #803 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 9% |
| Black | 28% | 34% |
| White | 52% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Byrd Elementary School is Midland Valley High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Graniteville Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 648 students
2.2 miles
1120 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300 2.2 6-8 648 - Gloverville Gloverville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
2.9 miles
114 Gloria Rush Circle
Gloverville, SC 29828
(803) 593-7280 2.9 PK-5 319 - Graniteville Midland Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,438 student
3.1 miles
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100 3.1 9-12 1,438 - Aiken Horse Creek Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 557 students
3.5 miles
1200 Tooleback Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160 3.5 PK-8 557 - Warrenville Aiken County Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
3.6 miles
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300 3.6 10-12 n/a
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