Hemingway Elementary School
Hemingway Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hemingway 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 18% (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 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hemingway 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
Hemingway Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hemingway 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 Hemingway Elementary School is 0.26, 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 | #1032 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 85% | 34% |
| White | 13% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsburg 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hemingway Elementary School is Hemingway High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hemingway Hemingway High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 285 students10
0.8 miles
402 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413 0.8 9-12 285 - Hemingway Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 207 students10
0.8 miles
400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721 0.8 6-8 207 - Hemingway Hemingway Career And Technology Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
1.7 miles
1593 Hemingway Highway
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813 1.7 9-12 n/a - Johnsonville Johnsonville Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 378 students10
3.7 miles
415 Maple Avenue
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066 3.7 5-8 378 - Johnsonville Johnsonville High School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 348 students10
4.0 miles
237 South Georgetown Highway
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707 4 9-12 348
School Reviews
| 5 This school has come a far way. It has made significant changes and improvements. The school is headed in the right direction and students are more motivated to learn and more willing to display their Leadership qualities. - Posted by Teacher - Alicia |
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