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Ellen Woodside Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 639 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 23, 2011

I came here in the 3rd grade (now i am in 7th) and i could only read on a preschool level but by the end of 5th i could read at a 10th grade level now i read at a 12th grade and up level. I loved this school and would go back if I could :)


Posted August 28, 2007

This school gets my vote as a wonderful school. Granted my son got off to a rocky start in K5 and I was not impressed with his first K5 teacher. However, I had him moved and loved his second teacher. Then first grade came around he had problems sitting still and focusing. Ms. Bufford did everything she could possible do for my son. She tried different teaching techniques on my my son. She never gave up on him. Always kept me informed on his progress. My son was diagnosed as ADHD in the second half of the school year. Which medication did help him a lot. But, Ms. Bufford was a big blessing to us. She is one teacher who did not write my son off. She did everything a teacher could do and more. Love You Mrs. Bufford! God Bless.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2007

I believe that this school is centered around strong moral values. The quality of the academic programs is remarkable. The extra activities available by the school is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2007

My experience with Ellen Woodside has been a wonderful one. We came here from Florida in Jan 07, and my son was able to adjust extremely fast with the help of his teachers. I find that the school is extremely organized and everyone is so polite. I want to thank Mrs. Campbell for making my son's first six months of school here a memorable one.
—Submitted by Tammy, 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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%

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 Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled36%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled27%
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant60%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female77%
Male86%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant82%
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 Students88%
Female95%
Male83%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled63%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled44%
Not disabled88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled56%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students76%
Female86%
Male65%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled33%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students77%
Female84%
Male69%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled17%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%

Science

All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%

Social Studies

All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant74%

Writing

All Students76%
Female86%
Male65%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled20%
Not disabled82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%
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 69% 53%
Black 23% 39%
Hispanic 6% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9122 Augusta Rd
Pelzer, SC 29669
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Phone: (864) 355-4900

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