Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#725 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
38%
32%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School?
561 students attend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School part of?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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