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Lake Forest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 791 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 3, 2011

Love this school, love the teachers. They care about their students. I know that my child is getting a great education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2009

My daughter is in third grade, her teacher Mrs. Owens is WONDERFUL!!! She cares about her students and their education. I give kudos to Mrs. Owens she really is a WONDERFUL teacher. She is easy to speak with and their is sooo much more I could say about her so kudos to Mrs. Owens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2009

My oldest son had been to 7 schools from kindergarten through the end of second grade. Needless to say, by the time he hit Lake Forest, he needed a LOT of help. The faculty and staff at LFE have been SUPERB in helping him grow in knowlege, wisdom, social ability, and emotional maturity. I can't say enough good things about this school, especially the Resource and Speech programs. Never in 6 other schools did a set of educators take as much care of my son as the LFE group has, and our family considers ourselves SO lucky to have moved into their neighborhood. Now that my younger son attends school, there is no place I'd rather he attended than Lake Fores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2008

I have two children at Lake Forest and we absolutely love it! Everyone there is super nice and they welcome the Good News Club there every week. I wouldn't want my kids to go anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2007

I think lake forest is an excellent school they really care about there students the teachers are very understanding and are willing to go the extra mile to give you child that extra help that he or she may need i have a 5 year old in ms nations class and she has been so patient in helping him i would give this school 10 stars thanks to the staff for being so caring
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Lake Forest is an awesome school. I have two girls there; they love it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2003

My son was in Mrs. Hill's first grade class last year and she is an excellent teacher, and my son learned so much. The school is also beautiful and well maintained.


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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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

127 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

121 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

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

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

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
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 Students77%
Female87%
Male67%
African-American58%
Asian91%
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled19%
Not disabled89%
English language learners72%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students73%
Female81%
Male65%
African-American50%
Asian92%
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled24%
Not disabled83%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant73%

Science

All Students55%
Female70%
Male41%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Subsidized meals42%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled23%
Not disabled63%
English language learners45%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant55%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female94%
Male71%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learners75%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant84%
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 Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled35%
Not disabled88%
English language learners77%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled31%
Not disabled94%
English language learners87%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled31%
Not disabled86%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant74%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled65%
Not disabled95%
English language learners87%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%
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 Students76%
Female90%
Male61%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals80%
Disabled58%
Not disabled79%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
African-American47%
Asian70%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled47%
Not disabled81%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students65%
Female74%
Male55%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled40%
Not disabled69%
English language learners44%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant65%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female86%
Male72%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Writing

All Students78%
Female94%
Male61%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled40%
Not disabled85%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant78%
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 47% 53%
Hispanic 23% 5%
Black 21% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16 Berkshire Ave
Greenville, SC 29615
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