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Jonesville Elementary/Middle
Test scores
SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsWhat this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 7 points.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About Jonesville Elementary/Middle
As a mid-sized elementary-level community in Jonesville, South Carolina, Jonesville Elementary/Middle caters to 557 students from grades pre-K through 8, run under Union 01.
Jonesville Elementary/Middle is one of 6 schools operated by Union 01, a district that works with 3,542 students overall.
Looking at the student body, Jonesville Elementary/Middle logs that White students make up the majority at 64%; the rest breaks down as 21% Black, 12% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Union County as a whole.
On the resource side, On paper, Jonesville Elementary/Middle has 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.1:1. That tracks the state average closely.
In the area at large, community-level numbers for Union County indicate median household earnings sit near $41,621, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jonesville Elementary/Middle is one of 7 public schools in Union County (combined enrollment of about 3,542 students).
The closest other public school is Union County High, roughly 5.3 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 6 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.
Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.
Trend over the last 7 years. Jonesville Elementary/Middle's enrollment has ticked up 3% since 2018, when it stood at 543 (now 557). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 13.1:1 today.
In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Union County at a glance
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