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Newington Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 864 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

Dorchester county schools are awesome! great football. My son attends newington. He loves his school. I cant wait till he is old enough to play football!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2008

great school, poor parking and drop off route
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2005

This past school year was my daughter's 1st year in a public school setting. She had been attending private school and wanted the chance to go to a school where her neighborhood friends attended. Newington was an experience. Quite a different atmosphere than that of her old school. I will say that it took some time before she warmed up to the teachers and vice versa. Valid effort was made to make sure that the transition would be good for my baby. Newington has so much more to grow before I would consider them being 'Palmetto's Finest'.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2005

i would like to say that Newington is wonderful. My child has been here since K. He is now in the 5th grade and about to go to his next level of education. I would like to commend Mrs. Gunter & Mr. Pye, my son's has done so well this year. The school is wonderful . thank you Newington for my son's elementary education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2005

Thank God for Newington Elementary! What a wonderful school! The leadership and teaching abilities of the staff members there are above and beyond what one could hope to find.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2004

Newington is a wonderful school for your children to attend. There is a warm feeling of acceptance and genuine concern for a child's well-being. Everyone there really loves each and every child and they all work hard to make sure the students know that. What a great school.
—Submitted by Shelly Volney, a parent


Posted August 18, 2004

My children have been attending Newington for 3 years. I enjoy that they really encourage parent involvement. At this time most of the staff and teachers know who I am on a first name basis. I believe that they are doing a wonderful job of shaping our future leaders. They have taken all my concerns seriously. They have done every thing in their power to help the my children from academic help to counseling. I hope that my children will attend Newington until the move to middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2004

What a wonderful place to have your child! The 'family' environment is most appealing and the teachers and administrators are conccerned with putting the learners first. This school truly exemplifies what a 'Palmetto's Finest' school is all about!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2004

The academic experience my child had while attending this school was not a favorable one. The teachers as well as the principal were more concerned w/ appearance(s)rather than the true needs of the students. More emphasis was placed on the children passing the statewide PACT test. Modern teaching methods should be implemented. Gone are the days of Grandma's 'old school' tactics. My feelings toward this school are one of anger and disgust at the faculty and staff of Newington. Please look at all schools before you make a decision of having these people shape and mold the young minds of your most precious gifts. I will say that one techer in particular was very caring and committed in having her students strive to meet the mark. Mrs. Cisar is a God send.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2004

This is a warm, welcoming school! Teachers, students, and administrators make up a big, happy family. For good reason, Newington has just been named a 'Carolina First Palmetto's Finest School!' Congratulations, Dolphins!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

150 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

139 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

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

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

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
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 Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
African-American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled60%
Not disabled96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%

Math

All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled65%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant89%

Science

All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled67%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
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 Students81%
Female88%
Male70%
African-American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled33%
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students91%
Female93%
Male87%
African-American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled75%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%

Science

All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled50%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant80%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female94%
Male81%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Subsidized meals88%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled58%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled69%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Math

All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled39%
Not disabled95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%

Science

All Students92%
Female87%
Male97%
African-American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant92%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female79%
Male90%
African-American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals97%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Writing

All Students82%
Female87%
Male79%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled21%
Not disabled90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 53%
Black 24% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 40%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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10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
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