L. B. Nelson Elementary vs Summit Parkway Middle
Summit Parkway Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 6.3/10. Summit Parkway Middle is significantly larger with 1,176 students, about 2.1× the size of L. B. Nelson Elementary (553). In math proficiency, L. B. Nelson Elementary leads at 51.0%.
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.
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
553 students
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia, SC
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
1,176 students
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| Metric | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Summit Parkway Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.3 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 52% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| State Rank | #626 of 1,190 | #181 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | L. B. Nelson Elementary | Summit Parkway Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 35.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29223) | Columbia (29229) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,300 | $72,571 |
| Median Home Value | $183,800 | $230,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,217 | $1,528 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.1% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 32 min |