Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Thornwell School for the Arts

Public | 1-5 | 316 students

 

Be sure to visit

Take along one of
our checklists:

 
Last modified
Community Rating

5 stars


Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

1 review of this school


Sort by:
Posted March 21, 2004

This is the best school in the world! It has all kind of extra-curricular activites. The teachers and principal of this school are very qualified for their job and are doing wonderful!
—Submitted by a student


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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
50%
Social Studies

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%
Social Studies

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
46%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
59%
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%
Female90%
Male62%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled36%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students70%
Female84%
Male54%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled27%
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students59%
Female54%
Male64%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant59%

Social Studies

All Students77%
Female83%
Male67%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant77%
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 Students67%
Female64%
Male71%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%

Math

All Students58%
Female55%
Male62%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Science

All Students70%
Female64%
Male77%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students75%
Female69%
Male82%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%
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%
Female75%
Male77%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled64%
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students57%
Female64%
Male50%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled0%
Not disabled66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Science

All Students74%
Female75%
Male74%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

Social Studies

All Students53%
Female63%
Male45%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%

Writing

All Students72%
Female83%
Male62%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled27%
Not disabled79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 80% 36%
White 16% 53%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Hispanic 2% 6%
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 92%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • PJ Casey
Fax number
  • (843) 857-3095

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events found for this school
Searching for school events...
Date
Title
  • {{date}}
    {{title}}
Export calendar
Microsoft Outlook
iCal Format
Google Calendar
POWERED BY
Tandem

Apply

To learn more about enrolling, please call the school.
 

TIP: Don't forget to ask about documents required for enrollment, such as your child's birth certificate, proof of address, or a record of immunizations.

 
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

437 West Carolina Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
Phone: (843) 383-3127

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT