Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mathews Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mathews Elementary serves the southern part of Greenwood, SC, covering an area of approximately 44.6 square miles. Families living within this attendance zone are typically about 10-15 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge being around 13.6 miles from the campus.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mathews Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mathews Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mathews Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
48%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
28%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathews Elementary School's ranking?
Mathews Elementary School is ranked #442 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mathews Elementary School often compared to?
Mathews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School, Merrywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mathews Elementary School?
529 students attend Mathews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mathews Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mathews Elementary School?
Mathews Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mathews Elementary School offer ?
Mathews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mathews Elementary School part of?
Mathews Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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