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Mitchell Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 326 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted July 25, 2012

I'm from a wealthy district and grew up in a school with the highest test scores and most impressive resume. We won national awards and sent kids off to ivy league colleges. That doesn't interest me. People left school so dead, and uncultured, and unexcited about making an impact on the world that I don't see the relevance or value in that education. While Mitchell might not have fourth graders pre-prepared for college, what they're creating in the school is an environment that encourages students to be HUMAN. There is so much enthusiasm amongst the teachers, so much honesty upheld by the staff, so much EXCITEMENT that beams through the halls that I'd send my kids there if I had 'em. Mitchell's enthusiasm for community-based volunteer programs has made the school an integral part of our city, and there no longer exists a separation between the school and its neighbors. The kids practice yoga once a week, and once the kids reach third grade they tend to the Green Heart Garden - planting, harvesting, taste tasting - every Friday. Mitchell students are getting a circular, holistic education. One up to date. Maybe revolution begins here.


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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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
45%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
36%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
38%
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
51%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
40%
Social Studies

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

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
50%
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 70% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
35%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
49%
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 Students80%
Female85%
Male74%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students76%
Female89%
Male61%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students40%
Female29%
Male55%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled39%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant40%

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female92%
Male67%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
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 Students54%
Female54%
Male55%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

Math

All Students70%
Female63%
Male76%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%

Social Studies

All Students76%
Female71%
Male79%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%
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 Students48%
Female45%
Male50%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%

Math

All Students52%
Female50%
Male55%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Science

All Students43%
Female10%
Male73%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant43%

Social Studies

All Students43%
Female33%
Malen/a
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant43%

Writing

All Students38%
Female41%
Male35%
African-American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant38%
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 Students50%
Female65%
Male35%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals49%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Science

All Students43%
Female54%
Male30%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals43%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled48%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant43%

Social Studies

All Students30%
Female50%
Male15%
African-American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled44%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English30%
Non-migrant30%
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 100% 39%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic 0% 5%
White N/A 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2 Perry St
Charleston, SC 29403
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Phone: (843) 724-7262

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