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Carolina Springs Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 875 students

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5 stars

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2010:
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Posted July 2, 2011

Both my children attend CSE and although the had a rough transition into the school 18 months ago Dr. B made sure they were both able to get their experience turned around. My children went from not wanting to go to school to becoming involved in a few different activities. I could not have asked for any better result. My sons teacher was an absolute joy to work with this past year. She was very encouraging and made 3rd grade an absolute joy for him. He made huge strides with Mrs.Blakely, she truly is an asset to the education system here. I hope this remains the norm for my children through out there educational experience!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2011

i am a student at the middle school and the school is overcrowded and my sister used to go there until the 2010-2011 school year when they were very overcrowded. so we sent her to live in bates-burg with a family member and she had no problems however when she came home later on she went to forts pond and at that school she seemed so sad and she would always get in trouble. that school seems very strict and a uneasy school compared to forts pond and bates-burg.


Posted June 26, 2010

I am a teacher and a parent at CSE, and I couldn't ask for a better place to work or to send my children!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 29, 2009

Carolina Springs Elementary School is an extraordinary educational instituition. This school has genuine caring teachers, staff, nursing personnel, and cafeteria staff that plays a team role in taking care of nurturinga and educating children. Carolina Springs Elementary has a special respect for family and community ties, because it truly does take a community to raise a child in the way, they should go.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2008

This is a wonderful school. The teachers are all very nice. They also have a great after school program!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2008

After a rocky start my son enjoyed his first year (4th grade) of this new school. I am very happy with the communcation from teacher to parent
—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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
54%
Social Studies

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

116 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

141 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
79%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
African-American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant75%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female96%
Male82%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
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 Students77%
Female75%
Male79%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled38%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students80%
Female77%
Male84%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled56%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled47%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant74%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female77%
Male89%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled63%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled21%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Math

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled21%
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students81%
Female86%
Male75%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant85%

Writing

All Students65%
Female68%
Male63%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White69%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals70%
Disabled21%
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%
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 75% 53%
Black 17% 39%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6340 Platt Springs Rd
Lexington, SC 29073
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Phone: (803) 821-5100

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