Hollis Academy vs. A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
Should I attend Hollis 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
Hollis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollis Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
612 students
468 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#248 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
36
Kindergarten Students
90
76
Grade 1 Students
83
71
Grade 2 Students
94
80
Grade 3 Students
108
64
Grade 4 Students
92
75
Grade 5 Students
108
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
54%
13%
% Black
34%
48%
% White
8%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%