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Welcome Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 655 students

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Posted October 10, 2007

This school is great. All three of my children go to Welcome. My oldest, who is in 5th now, has been going there since 4k, I also have a first grader and 5k going now. I have had a problem once or twice with things but have always gotten good results. Welcome teachers and staff love these kids ~ and not just the good ones. lol they all know my oldest by name and seem to put them in with other teachers that can deal with thier temperment. I reccomend this school to everyone. They are very involved and do all possible to get the parents involved as well. I just wish that the area middle school was as good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

I have two children in this school and I absolutely love it. My son, who is in 1st grade, is all boy and his teacher understands that. She disciplines him as needed, but she does it to cause him to change his behavior not his personality. This was not the case with the school that he attended the two years prior. My daughter who was a straight-A student at her previous school remains so. I appreciate her teacher because he doesn't play favorites. He treats every student equally, which is a problem that I had at our previous school. Most parents love the idea of their child being a teacher's pet, not I. I believe that we need to teach our children early in life that they will not always have a world that caters to them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2007

Will My kids love this school and I think it's a great school.My kids grades are good.My youngest who failed K-5 last year at Greenbrier is doing so much better at Welcome, you can see the improvement. I don't care what anybody else say this is a great school. Another reason why I love this school you see so many range of colors getting along so well and the teachers here treat everybody equal. If I could rate welcome I would give it a 10.
—Submitted by kendria jones, a parent


Posted April 18, 2005

This school is awful. my daughter hasnt learned nothing this year, the teacher started the second quarter talkin about failing her and now she says she sure my daughter will fail. she seems like shes at the same place she was when she started the school year, we can only teach so much at home and it seems she taught nothing at school. I've tried to get the teacher switched with no help principal has ignored me and handed off everything i did to the asst principal which doesnt call me back. my child will not be going there next yr and my son wont ever start there when times comes.
—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.

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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
44%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
50%
Social Studies

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

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
54%
Social Studies

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%
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 Students60%
Female64%
Male56%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled36%
Not disabled65%
English language learners56%
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students54%
Female56%
Male51%
African-American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled7%
Not disabled62%
English language learners53%
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant55%

Science

All Students43%
Female40%
Male47%
African-American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Subsidized meals38%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled49%
English language learners33%
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant44%

Social Studies

All Students61%
Female75%
Male50%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled70%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant63%
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 Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled40%
Not disabled80%
English language learners69%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant74%

Math

All Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled47%
Not disabled86%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students63%
Female55%
Male69%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled33%
Not disabled68%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant63%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female77%
Male85%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled67%
Not disabled83%
English language learners82%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant81%
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%
Female63%
Male62%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled29%
Not disabled69%
English language learners59%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled29%
Not disabled78%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students71%
Female59%
Male80%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled74%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant71%

Social Studies

All Students52%
Female43%
Male59%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled62%
English language learners40%
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant52%

Writing

All Students59%
Female64%
Male56%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White64%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled18%
Not disabled67%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant59%
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 37% 39%
White 32% 53%
Hispanic 31% 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 85%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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36 East Welcome Rd
Greenville, SC 29611
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Phone: (864) 355-3900

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