Below Average
#941 of 1,176 schools in SC
Dennis Elementary
Elementary School · Lee 01 · Bishopville, SC
A Lee 01 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
321 Roland Street, Bishopville, SC 29010
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dennis Elementary score 14% 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 7 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Dennis 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,179/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bishopville), 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
$41,513
Median home value
$104,500
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee Math Sci & TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Lower Lee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 150 | Compare → |
| West Lee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lee 01
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dennis Elementary is listed in Lee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dennis Elementary
Dennis Elementary is a public elementary school in Bishopville, SC, part of Lee 01, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dennis Elementary
What grades does Dennis Elementary serve?
Dennis Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dennis Elementary?
Dennis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dennis Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dennis Elementary rank in SC?
Dennis Elementary ranks #941 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dennis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dennis Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Dennis Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dennis Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dennis Elementary a charter school?
No, Dennis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dennis Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dennis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dennis Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dennis 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
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (803) 483-1005
- Area population (ZIP 29010)
- 11,564
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 29010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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