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Satchel Ford Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 667 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 1, 2013

Some of the teachers are phenomenal. Some of the teachers are horrible and honestly don't seem to even like children. The principal is on a power trip and although she claims to want parental input regarding their child, she purposely gives parents exactly the opposite of what the parents feel the child needs (in terms of type of teacher). There is way too much homework/busy work given and parents are not allowed in the classrooms ever! The children are taught "to the test" instead of according to what they need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2012

It's one of the worst schools ever. The teachers give students unreasonable grades. That don't try to let the student be in their comfort zone and the school clean up is filthy but the school is actually big I give them that but that's it.


Posted June 3, 2012

Both of my children have attended here since Kindergarten (oldest going into 4th). We have had a great experience and would highly recommend this school for anyone seeking a private education for a public school price!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

My oldest went here for 5 years and this is our youngest first yeay. Have been very happy with the quality of education and the caring spirit of the school staff and teachers. Would recommend to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2005

When determining where my children would attend school, we interviewed 2 well respected private schools in town and determined that Satchel Ford provides every bit as good an education as one we could pay in the 10s of thousands for each year. The teachers'dedication and personal involvement with the students, the strong curriculum, including an excellent related arts progaram, and the remarkably nurturing school community make it hands down the choice for us.
—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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

116 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

114 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%
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 Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled76%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

Math

All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled65%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Science

All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
African-American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled80%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant77%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%
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 Students91%
Female95%
Male85%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled60%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male83%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled40%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students86%
Female86%
Male88%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled50%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabled80%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled53%
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled47%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Science

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled40%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Writing

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled41%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
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 68% 53%
Black 29% 39%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
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 25%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5901 Satchel Ford Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
Phone: (803) 738-7209

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