Blythe Academy vs. A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
Should I attend Blythe Academy or A.j. Whittenberg 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
Blythe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blythe Academy 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 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
809 students
468 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#248 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
36
Kindergarten Students
148
76
Grade 1 Students
156
71
Grade 2 Students
146
80
Grade 3 Students
105
64
Grade 4 Students
115
75
Grade 5 Students
98
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
13%
% Black
26%
48%
% White
37%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%