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Skyland Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 650 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted May 17, 2013

Love the teachers and the principal is the best. Very helpful when the teacher sends home on Mondays the homework for the week.


Posted March 22, 2013

We love Skyland Elementary! This is our first year at the school and both of my children have had a wonderful experience. The teachers are loving and kind, but also have very high expectations of their students. My children have excelled in their classes this year, and I am thankful for their wonderful teachers. The principal and asst. principal go above and beyond and truly are remarkable leaders. We are blessed to have our children at Skyland! -Kelly Watson
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2011

We move to the states from a small island, my daughter was reading on a first grade level going into 3rd. With the amazing teachers especially Ms. Bannon, my daughter was reading on grade level by the end of the year. Now we have been there for 2 yrs. This school is so organized and the principal is the best! We will be sad to leave for middle school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2004

We moved from Columbia SC to Greer for the sole purpose of having access to Skyland Elementary. The teachers are wonderful and the principal is by far the best I have encountered. My child is flourishing in this highly organized environment. All I can say is THANK YOU!! Chuck Medes
—Submitted by Charles Medes, 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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

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

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

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%
Not disabled97%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant91%

Math

All Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled69%
Not disabled89%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female77%
Male97%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
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

English/Language Arts

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled50%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled71%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled71%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled79%
Not disabled92%
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

English/Language Arts

All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled79%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled43%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female94%
Male87%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant89%

Writing

All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled57%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 53%
Hispanic 7% 6%
Black 4% 36%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
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 47%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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4221 North Hwy 14
Greer, SC 29651
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