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#805 of 1,176 schools in SC
Clio Elementary
Elementary School · Marlboro 01 · Clio, SC
A Marlboro 01 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2635 Highway 9 East, Clio, SC 29525
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clio Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clio Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,625
Median home value
$53,000
Median rent
$600/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Marlboro 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennettsville IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 4–5 | Not available | 229 | Compare → |
| Bennettsville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 528 | Compare → |
| Mccoll Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 631 | Compare → |
| Wallace Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marlboro 01
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clio Elementary is listed in Marlboro 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clio Elementary
Clio Elementary is a public elementary school in Clio, SC, part of Marlboro 01, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clio Elementary
What grades does Clio Elementary serve?
Clio Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clio Elementary?
Clio Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clio Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clio Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clio Elementary rank in SC?
Clio Elementary ranks #805 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Clio Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clio Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clio Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clio Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clio Elementary a charter school?
No, Clio Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clio Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clio Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clio Elementary?
100.0% of students at Clio Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marlboro County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (843) 586-9391
- Area population (ZIP 29525)
- 1,822
- Area median age
- 49.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29525; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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