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Stone Academy

Public | PK-5 | 598 students

 
 
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Posted May 5, 2010

Stone Academy of Communication Arts is a school were children are given an exceptional academic opportunity, while being enriched with instruction in art,dance,music,drama, and creative writing. Stone is a school where performing and visual arts are incorporated into all subjects. Core courses are taught by using plays, skits, dances and music. This school also offers afterschool enrichment classes that enhance what is taught throughout the day. Stone Academy is continually an award winner in state of South Carolina, most recently being recognized for the Palmetto Gold award for their excellent overall rating. The teachers and staff are wonderful, and with a high volume of parental involvement it offers a very nurturing environment. Evidence of this school's success is shown through the student's academic achievement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Both of my children attend Stone, and both love the arts-integrated education. Great school with great teachers and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Stone Academy is an oasis of educational wealth. The teachers are all highly educated, immensely dedicated and completely team oriented. They embrace each and every child with abundant care and energy with individual attention to foster a love of learning that begins in K4. The entire school family supports and nurtures involvement from grandparents all the way down to siblings too young to attend. Family and friends are encouraged to be involved at all levels. Students are supported in all areas by faculty, administration and community partners. The curriculum is taught through an arts integrated hands-on approach which in turn allows each and every student to apply his or her own best learning of the material. Children truly love attending this school and their long-term progress and development is proof.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2008

We have two of our three children attending Stone Academy. Stone is an awesome school. We have experienced other schools with our oldest and I just wish we would have found Stone first. We travel over 10 miles one way in Greenville County to ensure a great education for our kids at Stone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2005

We are about to begin our second year at Stone Academy, and we are really excited! Stone is an all-around fantastic school. The faculty and staff are always so welcoming and helpful, and the level of parental involvement is amazing. Our children had been attending a new neighborhood school, and while their grades were good, their other needs were not being addressed. Their previous school was much like a boot camp, while Stone offers a very warm, normal environment such as the one we enjoyed in elementary school. I hope to put all three of our kids through Stone because the academic foundation is excellent, and their memories will be happy ones.
—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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%
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 Students87%
Female95%
Male79%
African-American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled57%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
African-American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled57%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Science

All Students78%
Female85%
Male74%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals53%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled42%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant95%

Math

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant94%

Science

All Students92%
Female94%
Male88%
African-American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant92%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
African-American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
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 Students93%
Female98%
Male86%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%

Science

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

Writing

All Students90%
Female98%
Male79%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled94%
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 68% 53%
Black 20% 36%
Hispanic 5% 6%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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115 Randall St
Greenville, SC 29609
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