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#544 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 46% in state
Saxe Gotha Elementary
Elementary School · Lexington 01 · Lexington, SC
A Lexington 01 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Bill Williamson Court, Lexington, SC 29073
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saxe Gotha Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Saxe Gotha 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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
$72,648
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29073; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| White Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Carolina Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Midlands Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.9 mi | 2 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lexington 01
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #17 of 30
- District spending per student
- $13,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saxe Gotha Elementary is listed in Lexington 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saxe Gotha Elementary
Saxe Gotha Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, SC, part of Lexington 01, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saxe Gotha Elementary
What grades does Saxe Gotha Elementary serve?
Saxe Gotha Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Saxe Gotha Elementary?
Saxe Gotha Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saxe Gotha Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saxe Gotha Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saxe Gotha Elementary rank in SC?
Saxe Gotha Elementary ranks #544 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Saxe Gotha Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Saxe Gotha Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Saxe Gotha Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saxe Gotha Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Saxe Gotha Elementary a charter school?
No, Saxe Gotha Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saxe Gotha Elementary a Title I school?
No, Saxe Gotha Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saxe Gotha Elementary?
100.0% of students at Saxe Gotha 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
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (803) 821-4800
- Area population (ZIP 29073)
- 51,471
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 29073; 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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