Nexton Elementary School
Tel:
(843)900-3222
- Nexton Elementary School serves 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher 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 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Nexton Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 745 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nexton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nexton Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #339 out of 1,130 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 60% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.43 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nexton Elementary School is Cane Bay High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alston Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alston Middle School (3.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Cane Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 1833 students
2.9 miles
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(843)899-8786 2.9 9-12 1833 - Summerville Alston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 788 students
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Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3890 3.0 6-8 788 - Summerville Alston-bailey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 797 students
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820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)695-5210 3.0 PK-5 797 - Summerville Sangaree Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 729 students
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Summerville, SC 29483
(843)820-3868 3.1 PK-2 729 - Summerville Sangaree Intermediate Grades: 3-5 | 663 students
3.1 miles
201 School House Lane
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)820-3850 3.1 3-5 663
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