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Whittaker Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 582 students

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Posted October 4, 2009

The fourth grade team from last year was awesome. This year the fifth grade team are just as fantastic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

Whittaker is a nice school. Its just one big happy family that is surrounding by eduacation and neigborhood that helps with their support.
—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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled50%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
African-American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled46%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students75%
Female82%
Male68%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant75%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female75%
Male63%
African-American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled80%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
African-American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled80%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
African-American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled80%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
African-American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals93%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled80%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
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 Students68%
Female75%
Male59%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

Math

All Students61%
Female65%
Male57%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals50%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant61%

Science

All Students84%
Female78%
Male90%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female96%
Male65%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%

Writing

All Students74%
Female83%
Male64%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%
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 94% 39%
White 5% 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 78%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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790 Whittaker Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29115
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Phone: (803) 534-6559

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