St. Johns Elementary School
St. Johns Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
St. Johns 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
St. Johns Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
St. Johns Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 630 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
St. Johns Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of St. Johns Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #902 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 52% | 34% |
| White | 41% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darlington 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to St. Johns Elementary School is Darlington High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Darlington Middle School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brunson-dargan Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Darlington Brunson-dargan Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 239 students10
0.3 miles
400 Wells Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2533 0.3 3-5 239 - Darlington Darlington High School Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,140 student10
0.8 miles
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2730 0.8 9-12 1,140 - Darlington Mayo High For Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 286 students10
0.9 miles
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2650 0.9 9-12 286 - Darlington Cain Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 277 students
1.2 miles
607 First Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2450 1.2 PK-2 277 - Darlington Brockington Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 449 students10
1.3 miles
413 Brockington Road
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2500 1.3 3-5 449
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