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 344 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 891 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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
344 students
891 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
67 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
-
20
Kindergarten Students
58
119
Grade 1 Students
63
153
Grade 2 Students
61
135
Grade 3 Students
58
141
Grade 4 Students
63
157
Grade 5 Students
41
166
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
5%
% Black
31%
5%
% White
37%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
