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Mamie Whitesides Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 650 students

 
 
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Posted December 8, 2011

First the positives: a beautiful new building with large classrooms and room to grow; a wide variety of special areas (art, music, PE, and library; Spanish and computer were recently added); and a very active PTA. If your child is an average or below-average learner, the school is probably fine. Lots of resources for under-performing students, and the teachers will certainly teach to grade-level standards. Perhaps the biggest negative: If your child is an above-average learner, this is probably not be the best place. Large class sizes, kids who need extra help, and inevitable behavior issues leave teachers with very little time or desire to challenge higher-achieving students. The bar for achieving an "excellent" rating in South Carolina public schools is unfortunately set pretty low.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2006

I have both of my children in this school and I must say that, I could not be happier. The teachers that both of my children had are wonderful, patient and always so willing to work with them. I want to thank Mrs. Norris, 1st grade from the bottom of my heart for all the work, patience and dedication she gave my son especially with his reading skills. We moved from Georgia to here in the middle of the school year two years ago and he was not able to catch up to pass to the second grade, his reading level was way below first grade level when he started this year with her, not only did he pass to the second grade but is reading almost third grade level! I have to thank God for teachers like her, and Whiteside School for their wonderful support and care they give.
—Submitted by Jessica Miller, a parent


Posted March 31, 2006

Both of my children attend Mamie P. Whitsides and I feel the children get a great education. The teachers and all staff are very caring about what and how they teach. The teachers always give extra help to the children when needed and keep me, the parent, informed about the progress. They are very accessible and I like that.
—Submitted by Valerie Romanelli, a parent


Posted September 23, 2004

As a pediatrician and father, a really wonderful experience so far for my kindergartener.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2003

I have had children attend Whitesides for the past 13 years...one is a senior in college, one is now at Whitesides in the 4th grade and the last will be attending next year...Whitesides is a very interactive school which welcomes the input and support of parents while treating my child as if he belonged to them biologically....I pay extra money to live in this school district and it's worth every penny!...by the way, if u want a seat at the PTA meetings, u betta get there 30 minutes early, its standing room only...thank you Mrs Pounder and your staff
—Submitted by Pamella Gaye, 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.

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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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

117 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
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%
Female88%
Male93%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%

Math

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students80%
Female76%
Male83%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant80%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female100%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Subsidized meals91%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant85%

Science

All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female98%
Male94%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals99%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
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 Students90%
Female86%
Male92%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%

Math

All Students86%
Female82%
Male89%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant80%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female77%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Writing

All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%
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 70% 53%
Black 19% 36%
Hispanic 6% 6%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
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 33%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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