Merriwether Elementary School
Merriwether Elementary School serves 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Merriwether 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 student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Merriwether Elementary School's student population of 772 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 772 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Merriwether 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 Merriwether Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #644 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 64% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edgefield 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Merriwether Elementary School is Fox Creek Charter High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Merriwether Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Augusta Merriwether Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 388 students
0.9 miles
430 Murrah Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511 0.9 6-8 388 - North Augusta Fox Creek Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 679 students
3.1 miles
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435 3.1 9-12 679 - North Augusta Mossy Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 667 students
3.3 miles
421 West Five Notch Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6090 3.3 PK-5 667 - North Augusta North Augusta High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,512 student
3.6 miles
2000 Knobcone Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6100 3.6 9-12 1,512 - North Augusta Paul Knox Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 709 students
3.8 miles
1804 Wells Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803) 442-6300 3.8 6-8 709
School Reviews
| 5 I believe that the school has improved under the new Principal, Mr. Wayne Marchant. He is caring and supportive and very approachable. MES is an excellent school, with the MOST excellent teachers and staff. I have been 110% pleased with everything about the school. The facilities have been improved over the last few years that my child has attended the school. There are new extraurricular activities this year. The PTO is helpful and has raised money to help better the school. - Posted by Parent - frien |
| 2 I really like most the teachers and the office staff but I really don't like the new principle for the 2010 school year.
I disagree with the way the school is being run and the attitude he has reguarding students. I think everyone would be better off
If they got rid of him. - Posted by Parent - elish |
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