E. L. Wright Middle vs Polo Road Elementary
E. L. Wright Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 6.6/10. E. L. Wright Middle is significantly larger with 1,285 students, about 1.9× the size of Polo Road Elementary (659). In math proficiency, Polo Road Elementary leads at 46.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia, SC
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
1,285 students
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
659 students
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| Metric | E. L. Wright Middle | Polo Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 3.4 |
| Growth Score | 10.0 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.3% | 69.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.9 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #92 of 1,190 | #531 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 56th |
Test Scores
| Subject | E. L. Wright Middle | Polo Road Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 43.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29223) | Columbia (29223) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,300 | $56,300 |
| Median Home Value | $183,800 | $183,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,217 | $1,217 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.1% | 36.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |