Brunson-dargan 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 35% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (19-20)
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
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)5%
10%
Black
(19-20)73%
33%
White
(19-20)17%
50%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Brunson-dargan Elementary School?
234 students attend Brunson-dargan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Brunson-dargan Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Brunson-dargan Elementary School offer ?
Brunson-dargan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Brunson-dargan Elementary School part of?
Brunson-dargan Elementary School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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