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Clearwater Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 407 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 30, 2011

I am very impressed with the way the children are looked after. I am a grandparent who lives outside of South Carolina. I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit on several occasions. My granddaughter seems quite happy with her daily routine & is very interested in reading & participating in activities. All of my questions have been answered in a very matter of fact & caring manner. Thanks!


Posted October 15, 2008

Careing teachers, Wonderful administration Students are taught to be great citizens Great art department
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2004

This school was once the best in area 3. Things have changed. The concern for children has vanished. Wish I had moved my children sooner, but I'm not a quitter and tried to believe things would brighten up. I hope I have not waited too long to move my youngest child. I don't want him to hate school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
85%

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

All Students80%
Female96%
Male69%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learners90%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students61%
Female72%
Male56%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled67%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant61%

Science

All Students48%
Female58%
Male45%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant48%

Social Studies

All Students57%
Female69%
Male50%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%
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 Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled85%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students72%
Female71%
Male71%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students61%
Female58%
Male64%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled68%
English language learners47%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant61%

Social Studies

All Students66%
Female71%
Male57%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learners40%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant66%
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 Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male68%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant71%

Science

All Students57%
Female50%
Male59%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Male57%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant53%

Writing

All Students66%
Female78%
Male61%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%
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 54% 53%
Black 29% 39%
Hispanic 16% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4552 Augusta Rd
Clearwater, SC 29822
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Phone: (803) 593-7240

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