Geiger Elementary
Ridgeway, SC · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Geiger Elementary is a middle school located in Ridgeway, South Carolina. The school serves 259 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Geiger Elementary performs below the state average for South Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geiger Elementary has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Geiger Elementary has 259 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
Yes, Geiger Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +10, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Geiger Elementary is part of the Fairfield 01 in Ridgeway, South Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.