Newington Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 871-3230
Newington Elementary School serves 936 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher 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 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Newington Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Newington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Newington Elementary School's student population of 936 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 936 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newington Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Newington Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to 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 | #437 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 33% | 34% |
| White | 52% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newington Elementary School is Summerville High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gregg Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Flowertown Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Flowertown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 940 students
0.0 miles
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400 0.0 PK-5 940 - Summerville Gregg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,262 student
0.5 miles
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150 0.5 6-8 1,262 - Summerville Summerville High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,077 students
0.9 miles
1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460 0.9 9-12 3,077 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 690 students
2.0 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050 2.0 PK-5 690 - Summerville Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 666 students
2.0 miles
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610 2.0 6-8 666
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