Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School vs. Beech Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School or Beech Hill 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
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Beech Hill 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 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 992 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beech Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
816 students
992 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#99 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
66
Kindergarten Students
126
140
Grade 1 Students
142
173
Grade 2 Students
131
141
Grade 3 Students
139
144
Grade 4 Students
119
164
Grade 5 Students
119
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
31%
11%
% White
50%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
