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Dacusville Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 656 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted April 19, 2013

I am so glad to read that the school sounds so much better than when I was a student in the early 70's. The teachers were cruel and sadistic, the other kids were mean and uncontrolled. I had many horific expriences at this school to inculd frequent beatings by fellow students and sometimes the teachers as well. I am turely happy that it sounds so different.


Posted April 20, 2012

The trouble I am having with the school is when my son gets in trouble and does something wrong, I dont hear about it until AFTER school is out. Never once have I been called and told about anything happening until after the fact. Thats one thing I wish would change but his teacher, she is amazing and helps him in so many ways!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2010

I love the teacher but have had some problems with others.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

I am a 35 year old parent. I went to this school and have seen 2 of my children go through this school. I could not say anything but great things about this school. Never a complaint. Should be voted one of the best schools in the country. I am so thankful that my children and I received the opportunity to be molded by such an impressive institution.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2009

All 3 of my boys attend DES, and my neice. I have nothing but good things to say about DES, I have been in love with it since we moved up here. When their father passed, they went above and beyond to help us. The teachers are so caring and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

I have 2 children out of des and 2 currently in des this school is incredible. They have made many achievments in the last couple of years. Including the problems with the comments below. I have never been happier with this school. The staff and the volunteers have really given their all here and should be awarded on this. For an elementary school i give this school an easy 5 these days.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

I have had 2 children already go through dacusville elementary school. I have been very pleased. The teachers are great. I do agree with the other parent who wrote, there has been a lice problem. I have 2 more to go through the school. The school is very clean and organized and the learning experience is great my 2 children who have completed elementary school are both in honors classes in high school. The parent involvement is wonderful a real sense of community.
—Submitted by Janice, 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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

90 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

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 78% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

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

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled67%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Math

All Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled53%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students66%
Female77%
Male61%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled42%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students86%
Female82%
Male91%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled50%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled33%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled67%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled50%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students78%
Female72%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled36%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students78%
Female88%
Male70%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Writing

All Students87%
Female94%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled57%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
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 95% 53%
Black 3% 39%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 51%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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2671 Earls Bridge Rd
Easley, SC 29640
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