Summary:
Cheraw Intermediate is an elementary school in Cheraw, South Carolina, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, which is ranked 52 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cheraw Intermediate consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.8% of 3rd graders, 32% of 4th graders, and 39.4% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school's performance on the SCPASS Science assessment for 4th grade is also well below the state and district averages, with only 31.6% of students proficient in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 46.6%. Cheraw Intermediate has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (57.32%) compared to the state and district averages, and a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high concentration of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
When comparing Cheraw Intermediate to the nearby schools in the Chesterfield 01 district, such as Ruby Elementary, Plainview Elementary, and Edwards Elementary, the nearby schools generally perform better than Cheraw Intermediate on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. The nearby schools also have a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of African American students compared to Cheraw Intermediate, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges in serving its predominantly low-income and African American student population.
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Detail:
Public 3-5
District:
Chesterfield 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
552nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,951
Students who attend Cheraw Intermediate usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5
Number of students: 376
Racial breakdown:
African American:
55.3%
White:
35.1%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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