Very Good
#259 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 22% in state
Philip Simmons Elementary
Elementary School · Berkeley 01 · Wando, SC
A Berkeley 01 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2095 Seven Sticks Drive, Wando, SC 29492
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philip Simmons Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Philip Simmons 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,605
Median home value
$727,800
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
67.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #4 of 46
- District spending per student
- $12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philip Simmons Elementary is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philip Simmons Elementary
Philip Simmons Elementary is a public elementary school in Wando, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 545 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philip Simmons Elementary
What grades does Philip Simmons Elementary serve?
Philip Simmons Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Philip Simmons Elementary?
Philip Simmons Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip Simmons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip Simmons Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philip Simmons Elementary rank in SC?
Philip Simmons Elementary ranks #259 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Philip Simmons Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Philip Simmons Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Philip Simmons Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip Simmons Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Philip Simmons Elementary a charter school?
No, Philip Simmons Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philip Simmons Elementary a Title I school?
No, Philip Simmons Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philip Simmons Elementary?
33.2% of students at Philip Simmons 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (843) 471-2580
- Area population (ZIP 29492)
- 19,753
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 29492; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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