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Merriwether Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 739 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 14, 2009

I have two kids that attend Merriwether. I love this school. I have no complants. Great teachers, and a great principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2007

My grand daughter attended kindergarten and she absolutely loved her teacher Ms. Mimms. Madison really wanted to learn , she would practice at home so she could do better the next day. I do not think you could find a more helpful ,friendly and competant staff than Merriwether! Great Job Y'all! We are looking forward to first grade! Thankyou


Posted September 25, 2005

This is school is wonderful. I am so pleased with my daughter being apart of this school. The principal is one of the best principals I have ever met or experienced myself while I attended school. He is very involved, knows the names of every child that passes by him, and everyone loves him. He takes pride in his school, staff and students. If he was to ever leave, Merriwether would never be the same. I had a mild complaint last year while my child was in kindergarden and Mr. Hewitt took care of it right away.
—Submitted by Heidi Butler, 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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

124 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

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

The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

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 Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Subsidized meals46%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant69%

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female60%
Male73%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant67%
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%
Female88%
Male85%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled57%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male92%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled79%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students84%
Female77%
Male90%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled57%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled64%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%
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 Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled31%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African-American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled46%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students71%
Female61%
Male83%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female56%
Male75%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%

Writing

All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled15%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 53%
Black 25% 39%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 48%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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565 Spring Haven Dr
North Augusta, SC 29860
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Phone: (803) 279-9993

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