Ocean Drive Elementary School vs. Waterway Elementary School
Should you attend Ocean Drive Elementary School or Waterway 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
Ocean Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Waterway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
810 students
845 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#387 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
50
Kindergarten Students
120
118
Grade 1 Students
122
131
Grade 2 Students
126
134
Grade 3 Students
145
136
Grade 4 Students
125
146
Grade 5 Students
118
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
65%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
