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#563 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 48% in state

William M. Reeves Elementary

Elementary School · Dorchester 02 · Summerville, SC

A Dorchester 02 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1003 DuBose School Road, Summerville, SC 29483

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,212
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at William M. Reeves Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William M. Reeves 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,996/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerville), 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

$82,194

Median home value

$303,400

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pinewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.6 mi607Compare →
Knightsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.8 mi744Compare →
Alston-bailey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–53.2 mi690Compare →
Trinity Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–83.3 mi117Compare →

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.

Dorchester 02

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#10 of 25
District spending per student
$11,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

William M. Reeves Elementary is listed in Dorchester 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William M. Reeves Elementary

William M. Reeves Elementary is a public elementary school in Summerville, SC, part of Dorchester 02, serving approximately 941 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 1,176 schools in SC.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William M. Reeves Elementary

What grades does William M. Reeves Elementary serve?

William M. Reeves Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William M. Reeves Elementary?

William M. Reeves Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 941 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Reeves Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at William M. Reeves Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William M. Reeves Elementary rank in SC?

William M. Reeves Elementary ranks #563 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is William M. Reeves Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

William M. Reeves Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 William M. Reeves Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William M. Reeves Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William M. Reeves Elementary a charter school?

No, William M. Reeves Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William M. Reeves Elementary a Title I school?

No, William M. Reeves Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William M. Reeves Elementary?

57.5% of students at William M. Reeves 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
941
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dorchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 29483)
56,979
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
38.5
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 29483; 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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