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Shoally Creek Elementary School

3777 Paris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316

Rating

Top 20%

Shoally Creek Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Shoally Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher 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 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shoally Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Shoally Creek Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

627 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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School Rankings

Shoally Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Shoally Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#203 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

19%

33%

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White

59%

49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.65

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

59%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Spartanburg 02 School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoally Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Shoally Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Shoally Creek Elementary School often compared to?

Shoally Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs Elementary School, James H. Hendrix Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Shoally Creek Elementary School?

627 students attend Shoally Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Shoally Creek Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoally Creek Elementary School?

Shoally Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Shoally Creek Elementary School offer ?

Shoally Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Shoally Creek Elementary School part of?

Shoally Creek Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education