Merriwether Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Edgefield
Merriwether Elementary School is located in North Augusta, SC and is one of 4 elementary schools in Edgefield School District. It is a public school that serves 739 students in grades PK-5.
Merriwether Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merriwether Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Merriwether Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merriwether Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Merriwether Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Merriwether Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Merriwether Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Merriwether Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
565 Spring Haven Dr, North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mossy Creek Elementary School 4.9 miles | n/a | |
| Belvedere Elementary School 6.1 miles | n/a | |
| Victory Christian School 6.8 miles | n/a | |
| Hammond Hill Elementary School 7.3 miles | n/a | |
| Fairview Presbyterian Early Childhood Center 7.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 739
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53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Merriwether Elementary School had 49% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
71%
Black
23%
Two or More Races
3%
Hispanic
3%
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Edgefield District Spending
$9,076Per Pupil
The Edgefield spends $9,076 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Edgefield District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Merriwether Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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