Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph R. Pye Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School's student population of 823 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph R. Pye Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
27%
31%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph R. Pye Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Joseph R. Pye Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Joseph R. Pye Elementary School?
823 students attend Joseph R. Pye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Joseph R. Pye Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph R. Pye Elementary School?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph R. Pye Elementary School offer ?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph R. Pye Elementary School part of?
Joseph R. Pye Elementary School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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