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St. Helena Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 388 students

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3 stars

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Posted August 15, 2010

I'm a very involved parent and this is a great school and my children love St. Helena Elementary. I'm very proud of the changes that's been made and the strong leadership. The teachers and staff are always supportive It's just a wonderful place for children to learn and grow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2010

I rate this school to be excellent. Five stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2009

Excellent community that cares about the students. Teachers who are concerned and excellent at their job.


Posted July 17, 2005

Not a lot of teacher and administrative support. Not my first choice for my kids.
—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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
37%
Social Studies

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
59%
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 Students59%
Female65%
Male50%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled26%
Not disabled71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students47%
Female51%
Male41%
African-American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled11%
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant46%

Science

All Students39%
Female47%
Male33%
African-American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals34%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled10%
Not disabled50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant39%

Social Studies

All Students41%
Female45%
Male27%
African-American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant39%
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 Students62%
Female68%
Male58%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals60%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
African-American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant56%

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female77%
Male61%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 89% 39%
Hispanic 6% 5%
White 5% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 77%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1025 Sea Island Parkway
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
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Phone: (843) 838-0367

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