Serving 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rosenwald Elementary Middle 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School's student population of 65 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosenwald Elementary Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
71%
31%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosenwald Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School is ranked #924 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rosenwald Elementary Middle School?
65 students attend Rosenwald Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rosenwald Elementary Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosenwald Elementary Middle School?
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosenwald Elementary Middle School offer ?
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosenwald Elementary Middle School part of?
Rosenwald Elementary Middle School is part of Darlington 01 School District.
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