Joseph R. Pye Elementary vs Fort Dorchester Elementary
Joseph R. Pye Elementary and Fort Dorchester Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.7 out of 10. In math proficiency, Fort Dorchester Elementary leads at 76.0%.
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.
Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Ladson, SC
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
835 students
Fort Dorchester Elementary
Summerville, SC
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
860 students
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| Metric | Joseph R. Pye Elementary | Fort Dorchester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.2% | 50.6% |
| Environment Score | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #212 of 1,190 | #166 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 82th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Joseph R. Pye Elementary | Fort Dorchester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 76.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Joseph R. Pye Elementary | Fort Dorchester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 835 | 860 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.2% | 50.6% |
| District | Dorchester 02 | Dorchester 02 |
| City | Ladson | Summerville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ladson (29456) | Summerville (29485) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,038 | $83,287 |
| Median Home Value | $244,400 | $311,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,473 | $1,473 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.1% | 34.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 29 min |