Washington St. Elementary School (Closed 2023)

325 Washington Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington St. Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students (19-20)
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(18-19)
30-34%
46%
(18-19)
20-24%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
6%
10%
Black
(19-20)
66%
33%
White
(19-20)
21%
50%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
7%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Washington St. Elementary School?
284 students attend Washington St. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Washington St. Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Washington St. Elementary School offer ?
Washington St. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Washington St. Elementary School part of?
Washington St. Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.

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