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Polo Road Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 773 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted August 22, 2012

Awesome school. The teachers are very involved in the kids learning. By the end of my daughter's kindergarten year, she was reading on a 2nd grade level. I love this school. My husband and I are in the military and we are willing to extend our time here in Columbia so that our daughter can finish out at Polo Rd Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2012

Possibly the best school in Columbia, SC and should be rated as one of the best in SC. Gifted group of teachers and administrators that go out of their way to educate children attending their school. They are also heavily engaged in fund raising activities that show in the modern and continuously updated automation and facilities. Proud to have my sons go there and even prouder to recieve the level of education they are recieving there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2011

This school is a school that is working hard to help students make a better future.


Posted September 12, 2010

A really great school... but is a school song necessary? ( Student of Polo Road speaking here- we even have to put our right hand on our heart when we are singing the school song.) :(


Posted July 21, 2010

Polo Road Elementary is an excellent school. The teachers and staff encourage the children to excel. If there is ever a question or concern the staff will make every effort to get an answer. The teachers highly encourage parent involvement in all the activities. If you ever have a problem, get involved and be part of the solution! My daughter went for Kindergarten and will be going for the first half of First grade. I wish we could stay through to Fifth grade but the military won't let us.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

I love Polo Road! The teachers really treated me with courtesy and respect, they said' good morning to my children every day and I felt that my kids were truly safe there. Even the kids respected other kids. That was very important to me, because I have a special needs child. Unfortunately, due to orders, we will not be returning next year, but I cried myself on the last day of school. Also, they really cared about my children's academic needs and made communication with me very easily.I know you will enjoy this school as much as we have!
—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 80% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

114 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

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 Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
African-American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students60%
Female57%
Male63%
African-American49%
Asian91%
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals65%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled61%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant60%

Science

All Students43%
Female36%
Male52%
African-American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals29%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled44%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant43%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
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

English/Language Arts

All Students88%
Female98%
Male78%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learners94%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learners89%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students81%
Female89%
Male74%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learners89%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female85%
Male77%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled33%
Not disabled90%
English language learners86%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students78%
Female78%
Male77%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled25%
Not disabled87%
English language learners71%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students78%
Female80%
Male73%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students71%
Female81%
Male60%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Writing

All Students70%
Female78%
Male60%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled8%
Not disabled81%
English language learners57%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant70%
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 51% 39%
White 29% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 2%
Hispanic 10% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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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1250 Polo Rd
Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 419-2226

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