Serving 172 students in grades 4-5, Oakway Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
31%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% SC state average).
How many students attend Oakway Intermediate?
172 students attend Oakway Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oakway Intermediate students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakway Intermediate?
Oakway Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakway Intermediate offer ?
Oakway Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Oakway Intermediate part of?
Oakway Intermediate is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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