Edisto Elementary School
Edisto Elementary School serves 658 students in grades 3-5.
Edisto 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 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 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Edisto 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
Edisto Elementary School's student population of 658 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 658 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edisto 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 Edisto Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #865 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) | 25% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| White | 49% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orangeburg 04 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edisto Elementary School is Edisto High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is William J. Clark Middle School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edisto Primary (3.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cordova Edisto High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 673 students10
2.0 miles
500 R.m. Foster Drive
Cordova, SC 29039
(803) 536-1553 2 9-12 673 - Cordova Edisto Primary Grades: PK-2 | 654 students
3.2 miles
3239 Cordova Road
Cordova, SC 29039
(803) 536-4782 3.2 PK-2 654 - Orangeburg Sheridan Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 525 students10
5.7 miles
1139 Hillsboro Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-7504 5.7 PK-5 525 - Orangeburg Mellichamp Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 319 students10
5.9 miles
350 Murray Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-8044 5.9 3-5 319 - Orangeburg William J. Clark Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 685 students10
6.1 miles
919 Bennett Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200 6.1 6-8 685
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