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W. E. Parker Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 519 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 30, 2011

Great school with an opportunity for everyone to learn in a safe environment. They care about the students and give back to the community.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
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 Students82%
Female93%
Male74%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled42%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%

Math

All Students72%
Female80%
Male66%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled33%
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students71%
Female81%
Male61%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled73%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%
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 Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled15%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students61%
Female57%
Male63%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled30%
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant61%

Science

All Students67%
Female61%
Male69%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled60%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant67%

Social Studies

All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled40%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
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%
Female91%
Male79%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students70%
Female73%
Male67%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Writing

All Students75%
Female84%
Male61%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%
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 54% 39%
White 44% 53%
Hispanic 2% 5%
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 65%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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