The South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee released the 2023 SC School Report Cards.
The ratings range from Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average and Unsatisfactory.
"The SC School Report Card data is a valuable tool that allows us to gain critical insights into the performance of our schools. This data helps us to identify strengths as well as areas for improvement; enabling us to to make informed decisions and allocate resources effectively," Anderson Five Superintendent Brenda Kelley said.
Nine of the 17 schools in Anderson School District Five received excellent ratings. Schools mentioned include Concord Elementary School, Midway Elementary School, North Pointe Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School, Glenview Middle School, McCants Middle School, Southwood Academy of the Arts and T.L. Hanna High School and Anderson Five Charter School.
An excellent rating is defined as school performance that substantially exceeds the criteria to ensure all students meet the South Carolina Graduate Profile.
A good rating was given to three of the 17 schools: McLees Elementary School, Varennes Elementary School and Robert Anderson Middle School.
A good rating is defined as school performance that exceeds the criteria to ensure all students meet the SC graduate profile.
Four schools received average ratings: Calhoun Academy of the Arts, Centerville Elementary School, Nevitt Forest Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School. The only school with a below-average rating was Westside High School.
The Report Cards highlighted student performance information and other elements of school quality and effectiveness for the 2022-23 school year.
The Report Cards and ratings are designed to increase accessibility and accountability in South Carolina’s public schools and provide easy-to-understand and use information for families and the public.
The School Report Cards, based on South Carolina’s education accountability system, areRequired for all elementary, middle, and high schools that receive overall ratings based on a 100-point scale.
Schools also receive ratings on various indicators such as academic achievement, college and career readiness, and graduation rates.
"We are committed to ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for all of our students," Kelley said. "We will continue to cultivate a learning environment that propels each child towards his or her full potential. We are committed to ensuring the best possible educational outcomes' for all of our students."
Travis Jacque Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.