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Palmetto Bays Elementary School

8900 HWY 544, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

Top 25% School in South Carolina

Ranked 32 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Palmetto Bays Elementary School

Palmetto Bays Elementary School is a public school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that serves students from Pre-K to grade 5. The school has 569 students and a good student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, which means that teachers can give each student more attention and help in the classroom. Palmetto Bays Elementary is part of Horry County Schools. Its main goal is to help young students do well in school and also help them grow as people. The school says that its students do very well in school. 53% of them scored at or above the proficient level in math and 54% did the same in reading. These results show that students are making progress in important areas thanks to a structured curriculum and data-driven instruction. The school is also known for its friendly atmosphere, involvement of families, and programs that help kids learn to read and write and other early learning skills. Palmetto Bays Elementary School wants to help each child learn and give them a good start to their education by having a friendly school community and always looking for ways to improve. Hence, it is one of the parent's choice of school in South Carolina.

Palmetto Bays Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8900 HWY 544, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588

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Phone

(843) 236-6200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 54% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
569
Total Students
$66986
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Palmetto Bays Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.4%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 33.5%
Black 15%
Two+ Races 5.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
43.4%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
33.5%
Black
15%
Two+ Races
5.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 569
46.6%
265 Female
53.4%
304 Male

Student Population

569 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

567 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Palmetto Bays Elementary is a Title I school, which means it receives additional federal funding to support students coming from lower-income backgrounds. They actively involve parents and the community in their Title I planning.

FAQ

Q1. Are there language or cultural programs at the school?

Ans. Palmetto Bays Elementary has events and activities that focus on diversity and multiculturalism.

Q2. What kinds of help are there for students with special needs?

Ans. The school provides individualized help and specialized lesson plans when needed.

Q3. How does the school get families involved in their child's education?

Ans. Parents are involved in school events, meetings, and working together with teachers.

Q4. Can students be leaders?

Ans. Students can be in charge of things in the classroom or join leadership groups.

Q5: Does the school have a library or media center?

Ans. Yes, students use the media center a lot to get books, do research, and get help with reading and writing.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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