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Bookman Road Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 580 students

 
 
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Posted January 20, 2013

I love this school. They have a mainstream program that my autistic daughter was in, and it was great for her. After the program she was placed in regular kindergarten. Thanks to the teacher there and the teacher staff she succeeded and now she's in 1st grade. I'm glad my child was able to go there and learn so much. I am happy for the staff and teacher. They are the best and its a great reflection on the school. I love it and considering taking my kids back there this year. It's a wonderful school, and I was sad to leave.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2011

I would just like to commend the entire staff at Bookman Road Elementary for their dedication and commitment to all of the students. Bookman Road enforces lifeskills and lifelong guidelines and for that I am truly grateful. The staff treats the kids with respect and demands the same. The teachers put in a lot of work everyday to ensure that the students get what they need. No child is left behind at Bookman. My kids have progressed so well in such a short period of time. My daughter is in the first grade and she is reading on a 2nd grade level. My son is in the kindergarten and has wonderful handwriting. This is an awesome school and I look forward to the future. Great job!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2009

Bookman Road is fabulous....high standards for teachers and students, great communication, great parent involvement and the staff truly cares about our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

This is a very awsome school. The teachers are ranked some of the highest in the state. I know poeple who have the money to send their children to private schools but chose to send them to Bookman Road insted. This school has also received a Greaters Schools rating of 9 out of 10. I know that I wouldn't have my son go anywhere else. Also they school trys to keep the whole family envoled.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2008

I love Bookman Road. My daughter has loved all of her teachers. They along with the administration seem to care about the well being of all of the children. I would recommend Bookman Road to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2008

OMG! My son went to a school last year that gave him nothing. This year we are at Bookman, and let me tell you he is getting everything and more. This is the best school ever. The teachers and the other staff are just great. I praise God for us being in our house and in this area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2008

Wow! We were really impressed with this school. My son loved going every morning, the teachers are top notch, and administration is great! Bookman is so well organized and all of the staff is wonderful and helpful. We were so sad when we had to move out of town, this school is the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2008

Good school and great support. Teachers and adminstrators are great about communicating with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2007

Bookman Rd. Elem. is an excellent school!! The staff is out of this world. My children are so happy & have learned so much during their time at BRES. One of Richland School District Two's finest schools!!! If you're wondering would my child do well at Bookman - the answer is absolutely! We have to leave BRES this summer & we are very sad to be leaving.
—Submitted by Lois Allen, a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

Bookman Road has a lot of extracurricular activities for the children, Piano, Spanish, Gymnastics, Dance, Chess, Tae Kwon Do (have to pay extra but it's available). My main concern is the new math they are now using - EveryDay Math. However, I think the teachers are great and principal is really involved and cares a lot about the children succeeding. She reads a book at every PTO meeting.
—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.

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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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

105 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

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 78% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

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

The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

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

All Students88%
Female93%
Male85%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled60%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled60%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students73%
Female85%
Male64%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals39%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant73%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female91%
Male100%
African-American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant96%
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 Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled53%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%

Math

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled47%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled60%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled67%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students91%
Female96%
Male83%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%

Math

All Students88%
Female91%
Male83%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female78%
Male86%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant81%

Writing

All Students89%
Female93%
Male83%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 53%
Black 36% 36%
Asian 4% 1%
Hispanic 3% 6%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1245 Bookman Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
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