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#1175 of 1,176 schools in SC
Mellichamp Elementary
Elementary School · Orangeburg · Orangeburg, SC
An Orangeburg elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Murray Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mellichamp 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 15 points since 2020, to 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 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 Mellichamp 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orangeburg), 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
$34,174
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Felton Laboratory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Whittaker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian ScPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mellichamp Elementary is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mellichamp Elementary
Mellichamp Elementary is a public elementary school in Orangeburg, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 160 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mellichamp Elementary
What grades does Mellichamp Elementary serve?
Mellichamp Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mellichamp Elementary?
Mellichamp Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellichamp Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mellichamp Elementary is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mellichamp Elementary rank in SC?
Mellichamp Elementary ranks #1,175 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Mellichamp Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mellichamp Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Mellichamp Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mellichamp Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Mellichamp Elementary a charter school?
No, Mellichamp Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mellichamp Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mellichamp Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mellichamp Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mellichamp 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (803) 534-8044
- Area population (ZIP 29115)
- 27,179
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 29115; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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