The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Brockington Elementary
Brockington Elementary is a regular public school in Darlington, South Carolina, serving third through fifth grades. It is part of the Darlington 01 school district. Because it serves only upper elementary grades, there are no high school metrics such as a graduation rate or college readiness indicators. The school has a modest enrollment for its grade band. Every student enrolled qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in a high-poverty context; a parent or resident should understand that this often means access to federal meal programs and Title I supports, though the school’s Title I status was not reported in the available data.
On state assessments, Brockington’s results tell a mixed story. In math, performance varies by grade. Third graders reached proficiency at a rate around the midpoint of the proficiency band, while fourth graders were below that level by a noticeable margin. Fifth graders returned to a level similar to third grade. In English language arts, third and fourth graders were near the half-proficient mark, while fifth graders performed above that. Science, tested in fourth grade only, showed a lower proficiency rate, below half. Social studies data is available only from an earlier school year and is not recent, so it provides little current context. Across subjects, the school’s overall proficiency is roughly in the range where half or slightly more than half of students meet the state’s benchmark in math and reading, with science a softer spot. A parent may want to ask the school about science instruction and any interventions or enrichment offered in that subject.
The student body is racially diverse, with the largest group being Black students, followed by White students, students identifying as two or more races, and a smaller Hispanic population. A very small number of American Indian or Alaska Native students are also enrolled. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in this profile, which is a gap a family might want to explore directly with the school. No information on discipline or attendance was provided, so those aspects cannot be characterized here.
Brockington is located in Darlington, a small city that serves as the county seat of Darlington County. The city’s historic downtown is organized around a public square and courthouse, with several historic districts listed on the National Register. The Darlington Raceway, a major NASCAR venue, sits on the western edge and draws thousands of visitors for race weekends. Housing in the area is modest in cost relative to state and national benchmarks, with home values well below the statewide median. The local economy historically centered on tobacco farming and textile manufacturing; today, the raceway and county government are notable employers. The district itself reported no recent major changes that would affect a family’s decision, and no information on school programs, staffing, or course access was included in this profile.
Because Brockington serves only three grade levels and comparison data within Darlington County was too limited to place it relative to other local schools, a reader cannot easily see how it stacks up against nearby elementary schools from this dataset. The school’s performance is not available in a multi-year trend beyond a single school year, so whether recent results represent a change or a stable pattern is unknown. For a family weighing options, the key facts are the school’s grade span, its high poverty rate, the mixed proficiency results with science being notably lower, and the school’s setting in a small historic city with affordable housing. Those looking for a fuller picture of supports for students with disabilities or English learners, or for details on curriculum and enrichment, would need to contact the school directly.
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