Bennettsville Elementary School serves 412 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
83%
31%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Bennettsville Elementary School?
412 students attend Bennettsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bennettsville Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennettsville Elementary School?
Bennettsville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bennettsville Elementary School offer ?
Bennettsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bennettsville Elementary School part of?
Bennettsville Elementary School is part of Marlboro 01 School District.
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