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Centerville Elementary

Public | K-5 | 645 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 14, 2012

my daughter has gone to the school for kindergarten and first grade, so far. The teacher she has this year is absolutely amazing, and is very open with communicating and making sure the children are getting the best they can out of the school day. i would give this school a higher rating if it wasn't for the office staff. the times i have gone in there (which does not happen too much, but it does happen) they act as though i am being a disturbance, and look at me as though i am dumb (i am a young mom, but i am married.... not like that should matter.) the first day of kindergarten, my daughter's father went straight into the office and they gave him a car line window sign.... i had given them my custody papers and they should have at least had some way to put her name in the computer to see that there was NO WAY he was allowed to pick her up. the only way i found out was her father told me the school said he could pick her up. the staff didn't even apologize for giving him the window sign... not even a sympathetic smile.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2012

My daughter has attended for one year so far, and there are many things I like about Centerville including the great attitude of the principle and teachers towards helping kids excel. They are organized and keep to a good routine, however I don't know how flexible they would be with a child whose needs didn't fit with their routine as we didn't challenge the system. I was impressed with the teacher, the school psychologist, and the speech therapy instructors, everyone was kind and great to work with. The only complaint I have about the school is in working with the office staff. Any time I called with questions, or the two times I checked my daughter out the lady behind the desk treated me like she thought I was stupid for asking questions and should already know the answers. I always felt apprehensive if I had to call or stop at the office for anything and that really bothers me. If they had someone who was more down to earth working the front office, I would say this school is close to perfect!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2007

All three of my kids have went to centerville.They all loved going there.The teachers are great with the students and parents.They try their best to help all of the students suceed.I think that it is the best school a kid can go to.Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by Violet Gentry, a parent


Posted April 18, 2007

Centerville is second to none in Anderson District 5. I have been involved with several elementary schools over the years and there has been none with higher quality than Centerville. The new principal is a true asset to education in general and has a real concern for each and every child. There many activites offered for the children - from Running Club to Odyssey of the Mind and Robotics; a very well rounded offering.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2006

This school is top-notch! My child was placed in a class room for gifted children, and has loved it. The teachers have been patient during times of difficulty. I have never encountered any rudeness from anyone at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2005

My child has gone here for 1 year and they have helped my child so much! All of the teachers are great and the staff is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2005

This school neglected to help my child when he needed it. He attended this school for 2 years.The school I finally moved him to could not believe Centerville did not give him the extra help they are sopposed to, the teachers just let him fail. Now that he is in 5th grade the school he is in now has to try and catch him up. The two years my children were in Centerville the staff in the office were always so rude. I would dred dealing with the staff even if it was only to pick up my children. This is a popular opinion, there needs to be a staff change.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 80% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students75%
Female83%
Male67%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students69%
Female68%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant69%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students72%
Female71%
Male74%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled20%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant72%

Math

All Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled25%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students72%
Female69%
Male76%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled30%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant72%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
African-American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled65%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled25%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students80%
Female84%
Male78%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled17%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students88%
Female94%
Male85%
African-American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant82%

Writing

All Students74%
Female84%
Male68%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled23%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 53%
Black 32% 39%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1529 Whitehall Rd
Anderson, SC 29625
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Phone: (864) 260-5100

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