James M. Brown Elementary
Walhalla, SC · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
James M. Brown Elementary is a elementary school located in Walhalla, South Carolina. The school serves 565 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), James M. Brown 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
James M. Brown Elementary has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
James M. Brown Elementary has 565 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
Yes, James M. Brown Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +25, 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.
James M. Brown Elementary is part of the Oconee 01 in Walhalla, 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.