Blythe Academy vs. A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
Should you attend Blythe Academy or A.j. Whittenberg 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
Blythe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 881 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blythe Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
881 students
467 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#229 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
37
Kindergarten Students
153
71
Grade 1 Students
161
80
Grade 2 Students
154
64
Grade 3 Students
149
72
Grade 4 Students
107
66
Grade 5 Students
113
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
29%
15%
% Black
28%
48%
% White
36%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
