Saluda River Academy For The Arts vs. Midway Elementary School
Should you attend Saluda River Academy For The Arts or Midway 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
Saluda River Academy For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Midway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saluda River Academy For The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
864 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#167 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
26
Kindergarten Students
60
128
Grade 1 Students
59
119
Grade 2 Students
62
156
Grade 3 Students
62
135
Grade 4 Students
57
143
Grade 5 Students
72
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
18%
6%
% Black
31%
5%
% White
38%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
