Ocean Drive Elementary School vs. Waterway Elementary School
Should I attend Ocean Drive Elementary School or Waterway 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
Ocean Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Waterway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (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 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to 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 48% 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
PK-5
Total Students
801 students
757 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#371 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
50
Kindergarten Students
116
113
Grade 1 Students
114
114
Grade 2 Students
116
125
Grade 3 Students
115
113
Grade 4 Students
158
122
Grade 5 Students
133
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
69%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
