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Crosswell Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 485 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 18, 2011

This is our 6th year at Crosswell. My overall experience has been very positive. Our principal, Traci Boyles is very approachable. She geniunely cares for our students, staff and the extended Crosswell school family, which speaks volumes about the school and her expectations of her staff. As a parent of 2 young boys, she understands the challenges we face. Class sizes are great! They have a great computer lab filled with desktops, a mobile lab that transports laptops for in-class testing/activities. Each class has 2-3 laptops & a promethean interactive whiteboard. Test scores are a high priority. They're among the top schools in SC, meeting & exceeding state standards. Their goal is to see test scores increase, not just remain consistent. Teachers & staff are very accessible & willing to help, making themselves available to assist w/ early morning & afternoon/evening events. Bottom line...Crosswell cares! I have been a volunteer all of our years at Crosswell & find it enjoyable! Overall parental involvement is good but not great. I would love to see other parents jump in there & volunteer, even on a small scale. It gives you an honest view of the education your child is getting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2009

I have a child in k-5 and this school has been wonderful to her and I. I give this school and teachers 5 stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2005

Currently have 2 children @ Crosswell, who are following in the footsteps of 2 who have already been there. Great bunch of teachers, staff is warm, friendly and helpful. Diane Brown is a caring and thoughful principal, who is always willing to talk with parents, weight in their needs and concerns before making a final decision. I would never consider changing my kids to another school. I have had a great 8 year relationship with them and am looking forward to the remaining 5. I will sorely miss them when my children move on to higher grades.
—Submitted by Jennifer Campbell, a parent


Posted March 16, 2004

This is my second year as a Crosswell parent and it has been my experience that every time I volunteer I have plenty of interaction with the teachers and staff. This interaction goes on through the school year as my childs teacher makes plenty of time to talk to my wife and I. The parents who actually stick their head in the door and show some intrest are met with interaction and enthusiasm and I am happy to be one of those parents. Volunteer and I promise you'll have as much contact with the staff as you can stand! I could move my kids to a private school but they are happy, rounded and well educated at Crosswell.
—Submitted by Gene Smith, a parent


Posted September 4, 2003

My children went to Crosswell for 4 years. I think there should of been a lot more contact with the parents.
—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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%
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

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
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 Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals97%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%

Science

All Students81%
Female77%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female100%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 Students89%
Female97%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled78%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled67%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled67%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant73%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled72%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students90%
Female100%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant90%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female79%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Writing

All Students85%
Female98%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant85%
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 89% 53%
Black 5% 39%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
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 46%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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Easley, SC 29640
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