Merriwether Elementary School
Tel:
(803)279-9993
- Merriwether Elementary School serves 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Merriwether Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 745 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merriwether Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merriwether Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #533 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 9% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 64% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edgefield 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Merriwether Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 382 students
0.9 miles
430 Murrah Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803)279-2511 0.9 6-8 382 - North Augusta Fox Creek Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 593 students
3.1 miles
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803)613-9435 3.1 9-12 593 - North Augusta Mossy Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 717 students
3.3 miles
421 West Five Notch Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803)442-6090 3.3 PK-5 717 - North Augusta North Augusta High School Grades: 9-12 | 1518 students
3.6 miles
2000 Knobcone Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803)442-6100 3.6 9-12 1518 - North Augusta Paul Knox Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 674 students
3.8 miles
1804 Wells Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
(803)442-6300 3.8 6-8 674
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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