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Claude A. Taylor Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 361 students

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Posted December 22, 2005

I am very pleased with the education that my son is receiving from this school. Everyone at the school (faculty and staff) are very kind and loving. They truly look out for the children's best interests! My son has a true love for education and this stems from the environment in which he is schooled!
—Submitted by Jennifer Millard, a parent


Posted September 24, 2003

This school still does the pledge in the am. It has programs instilling the best things about this country, not overstating the things wrong with it as many do today.
—Submitted by Franklin Diggins Sr


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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

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 78% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
60%
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 Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled47%
Not disabled75%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Math

All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled21%
Not disabled69%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Science

All Students51%
Female51%
Male50%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals60%
Disabled0%
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant51%

Social Studies

All Students63%
Female52%
Male73%
African-American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled68%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant63%
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 Students56%
Female64%
Male47%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled3%
Not disabled71%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant56%

Math

All Students64%
Female70%
Male56%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled15%
Not disabled77%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students52%
Female58%
Male46%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled15%
Not disabled63%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female68%
Male56%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled30%
Not disabled71%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant62%
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 Students59%
Female71%
Male48%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled16%
Not disabled70%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant59%

Math

All Students51%
Female58%
Male44%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White68%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled8%
Not disabled62%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant51%

Science

All Students61%
Female71%
Male53%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled40%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant61%

Social Studies

All Students57%
Female52%
Male62%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled13%
Not disabled71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant57%

Writing

All Students57%
Female73%
Male42%
African-American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled20%
Not disabled66%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant57%
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
Black 55% 39%
White 35% 53%
Hispanic 9% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 70%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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