Serving 870 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William M. Reeves Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
William M. Reeves Elementary School's student population of 870 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William M. Reeves Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M. Reeves Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
18%
32%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William M. Reeves Elementary School's ranking?
William M. Reeves Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend William M. Reeves Elementary School?
870 students attend William M. Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of William M. Reeves Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William M. Reeves Elementary School?
William M. Reeves Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does William M. Reeves Elementary School offer ?
William M. Reeves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William M. Reeves Elementary School part of?
William M. Reeves Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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