A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School vs. Augusta Circle Elementary School
Should you attend A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School or Augusta Circle 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
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 52% (majority Black).
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
467 students
557 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#22 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
88%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
71
100
Grade 1 Students
80
86
Grade 2 Students
64
110
Grade 3 Students
72
84
Grade 4 Students
66
91
Grade 5 Students
77
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
3%
% Black
48%
7%
% White
31%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
