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Chapin Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 823 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 15, 2011

I have two children at Chapin Elementary and we love it! The principal is so involved with the kids and the staff is always friendly. Most importantly, I've been impressed with the level of education my children are receiving. Go Eaglets!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2007

Chapin Elementary School is an outstanding school with wonderful teachers, faculty and administrators. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to have the best Students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2005

Both of my children attended Chapin Elementary and we have been greatly satisfied with the educational experience they have received as well as the extracurricular activities offered. I have been an active volunteer most of the time my children attended and was received with open arms and lots of thanks for the assistance given.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2004

Both of my children attended Chapin Elementary and had a wonderful learning experience. Both of my children are very different in personality and their ability to learn. Chapin Elementary offered the learning environment that both of my children needed and they both did very well. This is a very warm and inviting school. I feel that children of all races and economical backgrounds are treated equal and are graced with a warm loving and learning enviroment. Chapin is a great place live, and has wonderful schools for our children to learn and grow.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

140 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

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

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

133 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled85%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant94%

Math

All Students87%
Female84%
Male91%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled85%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%

Science

All Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled90%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Subsidized meals94%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled88%
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
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 Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled42%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled58%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Science

All Students81%
Female86%
Male78%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled50%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled54%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled65%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled59%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students84%
Female91%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%

Writing

All Students85%
Female95%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled47%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant85%
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 87% 53%
Black 9% 39%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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940 Old Bush River Rd
Chapin, SC 29036
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Phone: (803) 345-2214

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