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Killian Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 694 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 18, 2010

I really enjoyed my daughters Kindergarten year. Her teacher Mrs. K-day was a great teacher. My daughter left reading in a 4th grade level in K. We had to move due to military orders and I am hoping she gets the same kind of eduational benifits as she did there. Excellence is truly the expectation at Killian. Now, with every school there are down sides. I feel there wasn't enough parent envolevment. I tried to volunteer but there was nothing for me to do besides assist on field trips. And my teacher didnt have an assistant which I felt wasn't fair to her or our students. I hope this helps.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2009

I love this school because the teachers are proactive with the student's learning and they keep you abreast of grades and changes. I like that they challenge my children. This is important to me. The principal is dedicated to this school and the students. I appreciate that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

Good school, very proactive in different programs geared toward the individual student. They offer a variety of programs that focus on the childs ability. I am disappointed that they, as well as, the district, do not offer programs to assist children in the younger grades with reading readiness.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2009

Excellent school!e are leaving only because we are a military family that is relocating. My son was there from Pre-K to 1st grade and loved it. The staff is excellent from the principal down. You can feel the true concern for the students through the education methods that they employ all the way to the basic school rules that are well enforced. The entire school has a humble atmosphere that you can actually see and feel coming from the students and the school staff. I can only wish that my son s next school is as good as this one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2008

I love this school. My daughter is really happy. Sheis in Mrs. Price class.
—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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%
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 Students69%
Female83%
Male61%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals66%
Disabled31%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Math

All Students59%
Female68%
Male54%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled25%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant59%

Science

All Students38%
Female33%
Male44%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals38%
Disabled17%
Not disabled45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant38%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female82%
Male63%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals63%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
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

English/Language Arts

All Students64%
Female71%
Male57%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled47%
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant64%

Math

All Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled33%
Not disabled66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant62%

Science

All Students65%
Female73%
Male57%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled47%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant65%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female84%
Male73%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled53%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant79%
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 Students65%
Female65%
Male64%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled18%
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant65%

Math

All Students68%
Female63%
Male72%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled29%
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant68%

Science

All Students71%
Female79%
Male66%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant71%

Social Studies

All Students74%
Female69%
Male79%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled30%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant74%

Writing

All Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled24%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant72%
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 85% 39%
White 7% 53%
Hispanic 6% 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 66%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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2621 Clemson Rd
Columbia, SC 29229
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Phone: (803) 699-2981

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