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River Oaks Elementary School vs. St. James Elementary School

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School Overview

School
River Oaks Elementary School
700 Augusta Plantation Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
St. James Elementary School
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, St. James 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 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
1,415 students
901 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. James Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Oaks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. James Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. James Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. James Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#267 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
#163 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. James Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in SC)
73%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Oaks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of St. James Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
80
49
Kindergarten Students
189
164
Grade 1 Students
227
170
Grade 2 Students
225
159
Grade 3 Students
237
154
Grade 4 Students
223
205
Grade 5 Students
234
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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