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Murray Lasaine Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 174 students

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Posted January 26, 2007

This is a community school! The staff and students work together to ensure learning. Teachers use Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences to teach all of the learning styles. Test scores are rising but it is a slow process due to the world around us. Enrollment is also on the rise! The students are respectful and have strong personalities! I love working at this school and I would recommend it to anyone.
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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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
44%
Social Studies

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

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
47%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students81%
Female91%
Male73%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Male80%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled85%
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 Students80%
Female90%
Male73%
African-American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students76%
Female100%
Male60%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students64%
Female70%
Male60%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant64%

Social Studies

All Students72%
Female90%
Male60%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant72%
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 Students71%
Femalen/a
Male73%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Math

All Students77%
Femalen/a
Male73%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant77%

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Social Studies

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Male60%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%
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 88% 39%
White 10% 53%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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