Waterway Elementary School vs. Ocean Drive Elementary School
Should I attend Waterway Elementary School or Ocean Drive 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
Waterway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ocean Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
757 students
801 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#184 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
49
Kindergarten Students
113
116
Grade 1 Students
114
114
Grade 2 Students
125
116
Grade 3 Students
113
115
Grade 4 Students
122
158
Grade 5 Students
120
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
20%
8%
% White
52%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%