George I. Pair Junior Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
35%
31%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend George I. Pair Junior Elementary School?
325 students attend George I. Pair Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of George I. Pair Junior Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George I. Pair Junior Elementary School?
George I. Pair Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does George I. Pair Junior Elementary School offer ?
George I. Pair Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George I. Pair Junior Elementary School part of?
George I. Pair Junior Elementary School is part of Lexington 02 School District.
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