Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Wellford, SC · Elementary School · Grades -1-4
Performance Overview
About This School
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is a elementary school located in Wellford, South Carolina. The school serves 474 students in grades -1-4.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Wellford Academy of Science and Technology performs below the state average for South Carolina. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
89% 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
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology has 474 students enrolled in grades -1-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -6.
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.
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is part of the Spartanburg 05 in Wellford, 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.