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Hopkins Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 377 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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Posted March 11, 2011

I was not at all impressed with the level of education my child was receiveing at Hopkins Elementary. Although some grade levels have really strong teachers, there are definitely some gaps that need to be addressed. My child went from loving school to crying everyday. The administration tries to intimidate the students and parents. I began looking for other school immediately, and as a result, my child has returned to loving school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2009

This school is top-notched. The administrators and the teachers believe in keeping parent involved. The school has a slogan, 'It's All About The Children.' The children will let you know seriously that it's all about them. High expectations are establishd regardless of the age of the children. The children love their teachers and especially their principal. The principal is very hands-on She knows the children by name. She can always hear her referring to the children as her own. The entire staff treats all the students with respect. The teachers provide the students and parents with the skills and concepts to be studeied each nine weeks. They also communicate with the parents on a weekly to a bi-weekly basis. They have lots of activities to keep the children and parents involved. Hats off to a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2006

This is my son's third year attending Hopkins. Until now, he has been fine. Academically, he should be in a higher grade level, however, his birthdate is holding him back. The teachers are wonderful and very helpful with anything that we need. With any school or class, the parents must stay envolve and on top of things. Without parents and teachers working together it will not be successful. -A parent within the school system-
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

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

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
42%
Social Studies

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
69%
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 Students80%
Female88%
Male70%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students68%
Female77%
Male54%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

Science

All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Social Studies

All Students71%
Female77%
Male64%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%
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%
Female74%
Male73%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

Math

All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled29%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Science

All Students54%
Female51%
Male58%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled7%
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female63%
Male81%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled50%
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%
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 Students66%
Female74%
Male60%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled14%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Math

All Students59%
Female74%
Male47%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled21%
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%

Science

All Students52%
Female82%
Male33%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Social Studies

All Students58%
Female67%
Male50%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Writing

All Students64%
Female87%
Male44%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled25%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%
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 96% 39%
White 3% 53%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 90%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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6120 Cabin Creek Rd
Hopkins, SC 29061
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Phone: (803) 783-5541

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