Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School vs. Merrywood Elementary School
Should you attend Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School or Merrywood 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
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Top Rankings
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Merrywood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eleanor S. Rice Elementary 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrywood 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 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
535 students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#403 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
63
42
Kindergarten Students
71
97
Grade 1 Students
80
80
Grade 2 Students
79
71
Grade 3 Students
82
86
Grade 4 Students
84
95
Grade 5 Students
76
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
57%
33%
% White
31%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%