Geiger Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 337-8288
Geiger Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Geiger Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Geiger 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Geiger Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Geiger 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 Geiger Elementary School is 0.27, 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 | #666 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 85% | 34% |
| White | 10% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 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 | Fairfield 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Geiger Elementary School is Blythewood High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Muller Road Middle School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bethel-hanberry Elementary School (5.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blythewood Bethel-hanberry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 708 students
5.9 miles
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880 5.9 PK-5 708 - Blythewood Langford Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 451 students
6.2 miles
480 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091 6.2 PK-5 451 - Blythewood Blythewood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,986 student
6.5 miles
10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090 6.5 9-12 1,986 - Blythewood Muller Road Middle School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 1,067 student
6.8 miles
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851 6.8 K-8 1,067 - Blythewood Round Top Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 561 students
7.4 miles
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676 7.4 PK-5 561
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