Mary Bramlett Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Bramlett Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(20-21)
6-9%
39%
(20-21)
10-14%
48%
(20-21)
11-19%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
60%
31%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Mary Bramlett Elementary School?
209 students attend Mary Bramlett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mary Bramlett Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Bramlett Elementary School?
Mary Bramlett Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Bramlett Elementary School offer ?
Mary Bramlett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Bramlett Elementary School part of?
Mary Bramlett Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.

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