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Drayton Hall Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 821 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 20, 2010

great principal, great teachers, great PTA, great parents. So glad to be apart of the Drayton Hall Family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

My daughter is a student at Drayton Hall. Her teacher and the administration at the school truely care about the students and their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2010

In unfortunate that drayton Hall is rated the best due to the fact that most schools in the Charleston area are substandard. Drayton Hall elementary is a noth above substandard but still well below the average schools across the U.S.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2010

Both of my children have attended Drayton and we love everyone at the school. Thank you for taking care of Maegan and Kam! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2009

This is my daughter's 4th year at Drayton Hall and we all love it! The principal is extremely active in the school and both the students and parents eally like him! I have loved every teacher we have had have not a negative word to say about the school! GOOOO BOBCATS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

What I love about Drayton Hall is the staff knows all the children's names and they make each child feel special! Go Bob Cats!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

My child has attended Drayton Hall for the past two and a half years. In that time, it has been readily evident that the principal, assistant principal, staff and teachers all have the best interests of the students at heart. The principal and assistant principal are accessible (not stuck in their offices) and approachable. The teachers are committed to their students and welcome parent involvement. The students seem to enjoy the environment. And the PTA is very active in its efforts to help the school and students succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2008

I went to visit this school during one of my son's many field trips. The teachers were absolutely wonderful. It was the cleanest and most colorful school I have ever seen. I love this school and will do anything to keep my son in it.
—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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

123 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

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 77% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

120 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male85%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled36%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
African-American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled18%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students79%
Female73%
Male83%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%
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 Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students90%
Female96%
Male87%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students85%
Female92%
Male81%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female98%
Male88%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students79%
Female89%
Male70%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students79%
Female89%
Male70%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female76%
Male91%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Writing

All Students83%
Female93%
Male74%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
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 65% 53%
Black 27% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3183 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
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Phone: (843) 852-0678

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