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J. P. Thomas Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 436 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 21, 2012

My children have really come up in their grades at this school and they really like it. Im not to happy for the community, but the school is great.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
24%
Social Studies

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
19%
Social Studies

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
50%

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

All Students58%
Female55%
Male62%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students44%
Female39%
Male50%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled15%
Not disabled52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%

Science

All Students25%
Female31%
Male17%
African-American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals26%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled32%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant25%

Social Studies

All Students44%
Female27%
Male67%
African-American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%
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 Students58%
Female72%
Male33%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students54%
Female60%
Male45%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

Science

All Students44%
Female48%
Male39%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled18%
Not disabled53%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%

Social Studies

All Students44%
Female48%
Male39%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant44%
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 Students57%
Female59%
Male57%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Math

All Students55%
Female59%
Male53%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant55%

Science

All Students54%
Femalen/a
Male63%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

Social Studies

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Male43%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals27%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled39%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English30%
Non-migrant30%

Writing

All Students50%
Female71%
Male38%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%
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 98% 39%
Hispanic 1% 5%
White 1% 53%
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 87%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6001 Weston Ave
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 735-3430

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