Byrd Elementary School vs. Aiken Elementary School
Should you attend Byrd Elementary School or Aiken Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Byrd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Aiken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byrd 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aiken 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 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
690 students
525 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#483 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
48
Kindergarten Students
104
63
Grade 1 Students
121
87
Grade 2 Students
111
84
Grade 3 Students
109
76
Grade 4 Students
89
102
Grade 5 Students
110
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
5%
% Black
33%
45%
% White
40%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
