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C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scie

Public | 6-8 | 645 students

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Posted April 21, 2013

I am disgusted with the new school principal. He does not seem to want to handle situations himself he does try to pass them onto other staff. There is a serious bully issue here but the principal and staff brush it under the rug. Most of the students are disrespectful to the teachers. Teachers so worried about passing state tests, I was satisfied with the shool last year, but since this new principal has taken over things are going down hill quickly. The teachers are so awesome and go out of their way to help your child succeed. I would not recommend this school for any parent, I would recommend St. Andrews Middle school, the principal is excellent and the studnet are wonderful, along with the teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2012

I attended C.E Williams Middle school in 6th grade and 7th grade and I can say that 7th grade was possibly the most agony filled mental torturous year of my life. And not because of home life it was because of my school life there. Apparently some students who are 7th grade teacher's pets are allowed to get away with cursing in math class. Discipline is not fairly enforced. The principal can't control the school and never has time to talk to students who really need her help. School secretaries in the office are extremely rude. Students who are continuously bullied are told to "just ignore it." I am intellectually talented in Creative writing and my 7th grade ELA teacher constantly patronized me making me feel belittled and had no interest in seeing any of my poetry or non fictional writing pieces. The music teacher is VERY nosy and childish. He tries to impress students by stooping to the level of childishly arguing with playful name calling witch is NOT what a teacher should be encouraging. Many teachers show no interest on helping students excel in learning. I hated this place. If you want a strong learning environment that cares about your child this is NOT the school for you.


Posted June 16, 2012

This school has really gone down hill over the years. My youngest son attended C.E williams this year as a 6th grader this year in 2011-2012. Bullying is a huge problem at this school. However, my oldest son attended CEW in 2007-2008 and there was a strong principal who had everything more under control and my oldest son had no problems. This year, my child felt bullied and as though he was an outcast. My son came home one day telling me thatdrugs were being smoked in the bathroom and then a few weeks later he came home tellingme that he saw an8th grader in the bathroom asking him if he wanted some alcohol that was in a non see through bottle. My son also told me a lot that he would over hear teachers gossiping about other students, and when I would walk in the school I would feel very unwelcome. But in the past I used to be very involved with school events and field trips. He was constantly bullied and I called the school many times and bullying was still occurring. The school nurse was very rude to me one day when I was taking in his ADHD medicine. His guidance counselor was very involved a little too involved actually. She was very persistent. I'm disappointed with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2009

C.E. Williams has magnificent students and fabulous parents who support the staff and curriculum, everyday!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

Very good school, but there sevaral children causing trouble for the rest of the children, some parents are not taking the responsability toteach their kids how to be respectful towards the teachers and fellow classmates.
—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 70% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

202 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
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 71% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

234 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled25%
Not disabled75%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant72%

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled13%
Not disabled88%
English language learners100%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled27%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
African-American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled31%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students81%
Female88%
Male74%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled44%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled38%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
African-American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled44%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled21%
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students73%
Female73%
Male72%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled14%
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant73%

Science

All Students72%
Female69%
Male76%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Social Studies

All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Writing

All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled14%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, 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 a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
African-American100%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Biology I

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

English I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, 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 a C or above.

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 52% 53%
Black 44% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
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 37%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Charleston, SC 29414
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