Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School

422 Hazzard Circle
Ridge Spring, SC 29129

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Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#803 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

22%

11%

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Black

32%

33%

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White

40%

49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

59%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Aiken 01 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School's ranking?

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School?

342 students attend Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School?

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School offer ?

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School part of?

Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education