Summary:
The Kershaw 01 school district in South Carolina is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Camden Middle, Leslie M. Stover Middle, Lugoff-Elgin Middle, and North Central Middle. While the schools share some similarities, there are notable differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
Lugoff-Elgin Middle stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 129th out of 325 South Carolina middle schools. This school has the highest percentage of white students (64.67%) and consistently outperforms the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Camden Middle has the highest student enrollment and exceptional performance on the EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course exam, with 93.24% of students proficient or better.
The data also reveals significant economic challenges faced by some schools in the Kershaw 01 district, with Camden Middle and North Central Middle having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic disadvantage may have implications for the resources and support needed to address the unique needs of these students. Overall, the data highlights both the strengths and challenges faced by the middle schools in the Kershaw 01 district, providing valuable insights to guide data-driven decision-making and targeted interventions to support student success.
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