Arden Elementary vs Carver-Lyon Elementary
Arden Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.9/10. Carver-Lyon Elementary is significantly larger with 360 students, about 1.6× the size of Arden Elementary (227). In math proficiency, Arden Elementary leads at 27.0%.
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Arden Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
227 students
Carver-Lyon Elementary
Columbia, SC
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
360 students
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| Metric | Arden Elementary | Carver-Lyon Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #592 of 1,190 | #746 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Arden Elementary | Carver-Lyon Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 12.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29203) | Columbia (29204) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,371 | $49,745 |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | $185,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | $993 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | 38.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 21.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 20 min |