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Lexington Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 746 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 11, 2012

This is an excellent school where children and their learning are a priority! They are striving to develop our children into 21st century learners.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2011

This is an average school intent on producing average achieving students. Don't expect help if your child is above or below their average tract. They are so concerned with narrowing the achievment gap on their test scores that they go out of their way to keep high performing students from reaching their full potential. As for students with learning problems, the school is so intent on not labeling students that they will not address learning disabilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

That is where all 3 of my children went to school, and it was a wonderful experience for them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

I have two children that have been going here for two years now. I am extremely pleased with the quality of the teachers and the curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2008

LES is a wonderful environment for children. My daughter began there in 3rd grade after moving from another state - she was welcomed and loved it from the start! Her teachers were all wonderful, devoted educators whose main focus was ensuring the success of each child dependent on their needs. My daughter began middle school this year and I feel that LES prepared her very well. Thumbs up!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2008

Best school I have ever seen. I have two kids that go there and they love it. Never met a bad teacher at LES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2008

I have two kids at LES, and it's by far the best school we have known. Two wonderful teachers absolutely devoted to their profession have given our kids not only education but love and human warmth like never before. Our kids were in several private schools, and LES has provided more to our family than all of the previous ones together. Thank you LES for helping us assure a better future for our kids through the best possible gift to a child: a quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2008

We love the Teachers and the hands on teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2008

Great School. My child is thriving here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

We can't say enough good things about LES. Before we moved to Lexington, we had our child in private school. Now there is no need - LES functions as well as our private academy did! We love the teachers and administration - 5 stars all the way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2006

I cannot rave enough about LES! The teachers I have had contact with through my 4 years and 2 kids have been exceptional. The administration, teachers, and environment is fantastic! I cannot imagine a better school!
—Submitted by Tory Sojourner, a parent


Posted March 15, 2006

My daughter has been at LES for 2yrs. She has had great sucess in the the academic enviroment LES provides. We are very happy with the teachers in which we have had contact.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2005

I have been very happy with LES. The administaration is very helpful and the quality of instruction has been excellant. I feel that my children are going to be very prepared for middle and high school. My children are happy and interacting well the other students, and feel completely supported by their teachers and other staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2005

LES seems to be more focused on keeping their test score ratings and maintaining their image than with helping students excel and prepare for the world above Elementary school.
—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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

111 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

124 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled100%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabled80%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant84%
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%
Female86%
Male89%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabled64%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled46%
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled55%
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female86%
Male91%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled64%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant88%
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 Students80%
Female86%
Male76%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students75%
Female82%
Male68%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay meals85%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant72%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant78%

Writing

All Students71%
Female80%
Male61%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 53%
Black 15% 39%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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116 Azalea Dr
Lexington, SC 29072
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Phone: (803) 821-4000

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