A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School vs. Augusta Circle Elementary School
Should I attend A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School or Augusta Circle Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
468 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#20 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
-
Kindergarten Students
76
84
Grade 1 Students
71
106
Grade 2 Students
80
86
Grade 3 Students
64
85
Grade 4 Students
75
87
Grade 5 Students
66
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
13%
2%
% Black
48%
7%
% White
31%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
1%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
