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Simpsonville Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 766 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 6, 2012

This school is great! For the most part.The assistant principal is not exactly welcoming or friendly. The door has been slammed in my daughter's face on many occasions, making my husband have to pull around to park, and check her in tardy. 5 tardies, and they punish the children with detention for something out of their control. My child has had 2 excellent teachers, and 2 not so hot ones. Honestly, if we could switch schools, we would. At the end of the year the teachers play "dodge ball" and get out their aggression by nailing the children with the balls. My daughter, and several others came home crying. If not for the administration and some of their ridiculous rules, I would give 5 stars. If you have a choice, please by all means choose another school in the district. This is elementary school. Not a prison!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2010

We love SES. The teachers are phenomenal, parent participation is great, even the support staff go out of their way to make the school like a family. The principal and vice principal are very visibly involved with the kids and staff. Efforts are made to accommodate the the different needs of different children. I have two there currently, and greatly appreciate the instruction, care and love they receive daily.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2010

I have two 5th graders at SES and we have been at this wonderful school since 1st grade. The teacher morale is excellent and that translates to a nice family feel to the school. The volunteers at this school are tireless. There are lots of opportunities for parents to be involved either helping the teachers with classroom stuff or helping the very active PTA with projects. Besides the academics, there are other fun things to participate in like, Chorus, Spanish Club, Garden Club, Larson's Math Lab, and Skippers Jump Rope Club. The principal is so great with the kids and the parents. I'm pretty sure she knows every child's name and I can tell that she loves them all. We have lived here for 15 years and if I were just moving to the area, this is the school I would pick for my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2007

Our family loves Simpsonville Elem. School. It is a beautiful, new school, with outstanding teachers. The faculty and staff are all helpful and friendly. The students are challenged each day, and technology is implemented into the classroom and beyond. We have been through public schooling, private schooling, and homeschooling in Greenville County, and we are extremely pleased with SES. I wish that we would have found it sooner!
—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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

122 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

115 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
66%
Social Studies

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
75%
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 Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%
Not disabled89%
English language learners89%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students84%
Female89%
Male81%
African-American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled50%
Not disabled89%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students69%
Female76%
Male64%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled27%
Not disabled77%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant69%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
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 Students80%
Female90%
Male71%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled36%
Not disabled88%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled36%
Not disabled92%
English language learners85%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African-American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled45%
Not disabled85%
English language learners75%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
African-American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled55%
Not disabled90%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English87%
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 Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled45%
Not disabled82%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%

Math

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White80%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled18%
Not disabled92%
English language learners78%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant72%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled46%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%

Writing

All Students74%
Female78%
Male68%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled32%
Not disabled82%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English72%
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
White 62% 53%
Black 24% 39%
Hispanic 12% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 37%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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200 Morton Ave
Simpsonville, SC 29681
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Phone: (864) 355-8300

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