School District Celebrates Remarkable Achievements In SC Report Cards
The School District of Newberry County Celebrates Remarkable Achievements in 2024 State Education Report Cards
We are excited to announce that the School District of Newberry County has made significant progress in the latest South Carolina School Report Card, underscoring our commitment to providing educational excellence to every child every day.
Key Highlights: Several schools have earned top ratings, showcasing strong academic outcomes and student achievement. Notably, Reuben Elementary and Whitmire Community School (high school) received Excellent ratings, placing them among the highest-performing schools in the state.
After two consecutive years of receiving an unsatisfactory rating, Newberry Elementary has made a remarkable leap to an average rating this year, skipping the below average category altogether. This tremendous improvement has resulted in removing its designation as an underperforming school. Newberry High School raised its rating from below average to average, dropping its underperforming label. This progress shows the hard work of students, staff, and the support of the community. Overall, from 2023 to 2024, the district saw an impressive average increase of 4 points in school report card ratings.
Notable growth was exhibited by several schools, including Boundary Street Elementary (+4), Gallman Elementary (+6), Little Mountain Elementary (+14), Newberry Elementary (+9), Prosperity-Rikard Elementary (+5), Reuben Elementary (+5), Mid-Carolina High (+1), Newberry High (+6), and Whitmire Community High (+11). This upward trend reflects the district’s commitment to enhancing educational quality and student performance across the board.
Contributing to these successes are impressive outcomes across several critical areas. The district’s performance meets or exceeds state averages in key indicators such as College and Career Readiness, Graduation Rate, Algebra I proficiency, High School Student Success, and Student Progress. Moreover, district trends in SC Ready ELA and Math scores reflect a three-year high in the percentage of students meeting and exceeding proficiency targets. These achievements underscore our dedication to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares students for future success.
Our schools remain steadfast in creating school climates that are safe, engaging, and supportive environments where all students can thrive academically and socially. Reflecting the positive climate we aim to cultivate, 9 out of 14 campus ratings were classified as good or excellent, contributing to an overall district score that surpasses the state average.
Superintendent Alvin Pressley highlighted the importance of the district’s collective efforts: “Our district’s recent achievements reflect the incredible efforts of our students, teachers, and staff, alongside the unwavering support of our community. The progress we’ve seen shows what’s possible when we work together toward a shared goal of Educational Excellence Everyday for Every Student! We are committed to building on this momentum and ensuring that every student in the School District of Newberry County can succeed in a safe, supportive environment.” These successes are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our educators, students, and community partners. Together, we are building a brighter future for every student in the School District of Newberry County.
For additional information, please visit https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/2023-2024-report-card-data
The School District of Newberry County Celebrates Remarkable Achievements in 2024 State Education Report Cards
We are excited to announce that the School District of Newberry County has made significant progress in the latest South Carolina School Report Card, underscoring our commitment to providing educational excellence to every child every day.
Key Highlights: Several schools have earned top ratings, showcasing strong academic outcomes and student achievement. Notably, Reuben Elementary and Whitmire Community School (high school) received Excellent ratings, placing them among the highest-performing schools in the state.
After two consecutive years of receiving an unsatisfactory rating, Newberry Elementary has made a remarkable leap to an average rating this year, skipping the below average category altogether. This tremendous improvement has resulted in removing its designation as an underperforming school. Newberry High School raised its rating from below average to average, dropping its underperforming label. This progress shows the hard work of students, staff, and the support of the community. Overall, from 2023 to 2024, the district saw an impressive average increase of 4 points in school report card ratings.
Notable growth was exhibited by several schools, including Boundary Street Elementary (+4), Gallman Elementary (+6), Little Mountain Elementary (+14), Newberry Elementary (+9), Prosperity-Rikard Elementary (+5), Reuben Elementary (+5), Mid-Carolina High (+1), Newberry High (+6), and Whitmire Community High (+11). This upward trend reflects the district’s commitment to enhancing educational quality and student performance across the board.
Contributing to these successes are impressive outcomes across several critical areas. The district’s performance meets or exceeds state averages in key indicators such as College and Career Readiness, Graduation Rate, Algebra I proficiency, High School Student Success, and Student Progress. Moreover, district trends in SC Ready ELA and Math scores reflect a three-year high in the percentage of students meeting and exceeding proficiency targets. These achievements underscore our dedication to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares students for future success.
Our schools remain steadfast in creating school climates that are safe, engaging, and supportive environments where all students can thrive academically and socially. Reflecting the positive climate we aim to cultivate, 9 out of 14 campus ratings were classified as good or excellent, contributing to an overall district score that surpasses the state average.
Superintendent Alvin Pressley highlighted the importance of the district’s collective efforts: “Our district’s recent achievements reflect the incredible efforts of our students, teachers, and staff, alongside the unwavering support of our community. The progress we’ve seen shows what’s possible when we work together toward a shared goal of Educational Excellence Everyday for Every Student! We are committed to building on this momentum and ensuring that every student in the School District of Newberry County can succeed in a safe, supportive environment.” These successes are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our educators, students, and community partners. Together, we are building a brighter future for every student in the School District of Newberry County.
For additional information, please visit https://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/page/2023-2024-report-card-data
