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Royall Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 723 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 12, 2012

I went to this school years ago under same principal and my own friends have kids here. I also work for district one. The teachers there are usually very compentent and care. The principal is not a great person. If your child is seen as a threat to maintaining high test scores forget getting help. She has a reputation for pushing hard for special needs children to be moved to other schools instead of welcoming them to the school. I feel that's hateful and her priorities are not children's education but school ratings. It's sad actually.


Posted January 29, 2010

I am a grandparent of two Royall students and I am constantly amazed at their academic progress and their genuine enthuiasm for learning. This is certainly due primarily to their fine teachers but I also know that leadership is what makes any organization work and the leadership at Royall is unequalled. I have visited the school several times and I have spoken with Mrs. Smith twice - she not only knew my grandchildren by name but she was also able to talk about them and their progress. I have found her to be knowledgeable, accessible, positive, and focused on the welfare of her students. I know that Royall is a great school with a great principal because I can see it in my two grandchildren and that's all the proof that I need!


Posted December 16, 2009

I am happy to know that Royall students have good test scores. We have also been extremely happy with our teachers. The administration leaves a lot to be desired, just an unfriendly, uninterested tone. The code of conduct is harsh and the principal, who has been there a long time, seems to be resting on her past success and reputation as opposed to being dynamic and innovative.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

This is our first year at Royall, we came from a private school in Florence & I must say that Royall is an awesome school! My son loves it, I love it, the teachers are great. Royall makes learning fun, they are all about reading & that is so important. Mrs. Smith wants the children to do their best & it takes the parents, the teachers & the community to all come together & believe in these kids & give them the best & that is what I think Royall is all about. God bless them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

We have enjoyed another fantastic year at Royall! We will be moving soon and I believe that Royall will be what we miss most about Florence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2007

The school was above average but not exceptional. My daughter has attended schools in other states that were a little more advanced and pushed the students to work harder. There is the potential to be great, but I don't feel that it is encouraged enough in our students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2006

My twins attended Royall in the year 2000. My youngest daughter is now in the 3rd grade. Royall is the best elementary school in Florence. The emphasis that is put on reading is priceless. The strong reading skills that my daughters acquired at Royall is so important in today's society. The principal is all business when it comes to her school and I like that. I wish everyone could visit Royall and see how well behaved the students are and how respectful they are to each other. To the staff, please continue to keep up the good work.
—Submitted by J Johnson, a parent


Posted June 13, 2005

Great teachers and great learning environment. Very student centered school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2005

As public schools go, Royall is one of the best ones in town, perhaps the best. All the teachers are good, and the students are made to treat each other with respect. The only negative is maybe the principle is a bit lofty, but she runs an efficient school. If you have a child going into 5K, request Mrs. Parrott's 5K. She's fantastic. My son is heartbroken to leave her class. -Kim Vozel
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2003

My daughter is attending her first year at Royall. She's in Mrs. Parrott's 5K class. Mrs. Parrott along with Mrs. Wright has been wonderful teachers. She enjoys school and she's learning alot. Royall is truly a great school.
—Submitted by Saundra Graham, 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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

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

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
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

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
97%
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 70% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

110 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
African-American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals96%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled79%
Not disabled99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant96%

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled86%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant92%

Science

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African-American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled92%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%

Math

All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled75%
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant92%

Science

All Students87%
Female82%
Male91%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled67%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled83%
Not disabled94%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African-American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

Science

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African-American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant98%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female86%
Male95%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Writing

All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant80%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant92%

Science

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant88%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%
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 55% 53%
Black 39% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 3% 5%
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 47%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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1400 Woods Rd
Florence, SC 29501
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Phone: (843) 664-8167

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