Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Millwood 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 is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Millwood Elementary serves a central area in Sumter, SC, covering approximately 6.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school from the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millwood Elementary School's student population of 602 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millwood Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#624 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millwood Elementary School's ranking?
Millwood Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Millwood Elementary School often compared to?
Millwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Drive Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Millwood Elementary School?
602 students attend Millwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Millwood Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millwood Elementary School?
Millwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Millwood Elementary School offer ?
Millwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Millwood Elementary School part of?
Millwood Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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