Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts (Closed 2016)

Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts 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 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(14-15)
25-29%
51%
(14-15)
10-14%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
81%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% SC state average).
How many students attend Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts?
382 students attend Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts students are Black, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts?
Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts offer ?
Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts part of?
Williamsburg County Magnet School Of The Arts is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.

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