Cedar Grove Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 847-3500
Cedar Grove Elementary School serves 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cedar Grove Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cedar Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Cedar Grove Elementary School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cedar Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Cedar Grove Elementary School is 0.36, 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 | #233 out of 1142 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 9% |
| Black | 5% | 34% |
| White | 79% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cedar Grove Elementary School is Career And Technology Center Of Anderson 1 & 2 (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Palmetto Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Palmetto Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
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(864) 847-5442 2.7 PK-5 598 - Williamston Palmetto High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student
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Williamston, SC 29697
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Williamston, SC 29697
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Pelzer, SC 29669
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