Summary:
The city of Georgetown, South Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and unique educational programs.
Among the standout schools, Georgetown Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, with 97.5% of students proficient or better. However, its overall performance on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments lags behind the state and district averages. Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Performing Arts has a unique focus on the arts but struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages. Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion, a small school with a high percentage of African American students and the highest per-student spending in the district, has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools performing well below the state and district averages on standardized tests. While the district offers specialized programs, such as the creative and performing arts focus at Brown's Ferry Elementary and the digital immersion program at Plantersville Elementary, the performance data suggests that more work is needed to ensure these programs are effectively supporting student learning. Addressing the equity challenges and ensuring all students in Georgetown 01 have access to high-quality education will be crucial for the district moving forward.
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