Lexington Elementary School vs. Lake Murray Elementary School
Should you attend Lexington Elementary School or Lake Murray 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
Lexington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Lake Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lexington 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 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower 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
656 students
867 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#99 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
37
Kindergarten Students
100
118
Grade 1 Students
100
148
Grade 2 Students
121
158
Grade 3 Students
95
127
Grade 4 Students
90
134
Grade 5 Students
116
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
4%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
52%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
