Summary:
The 29142 zip code is home to a single public high school, Lake Marion High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 692 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (85.69%), with smaller percentages of White (8.96%), Hispanic (3.32%), and Asian (0.72%) students.
While Orangeburg district's per-student spending at Lake Marion High School is relatively high at $15,472, the school's academic performance lags behind state and district averages across multiple subjects, including Algebra 1/Mathematics, English 1, U.S. History, and English 2. The school's proficiency rates range from a low of 28.56% in U.S. History to a high of 71.98% in English 2, indicating significant room for improvement in student achievement. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is on the higher end compared to recommended ratios for effective instruction.
Despite the high poverty levels, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's consistently poor statewide ranking, including a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, the data suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes. Addressing the challenges faced by Lake Marion High School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students and community it serves.
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