William M. Reeves Elementary School

1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 914 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 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

William M. Reeves Elementary School's student population of 914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
914 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

William M. Reeves Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M. Reeves Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#326 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William M. Reeves Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of William M. Reeves Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William M. Reeves Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #326 out of 1,154 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend William M. Reeves Elementary School?
914 students attend William M. Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of William M. Reeves Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% 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 16:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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