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Wellford Academy of Science and Techology

Public | PK-4 | 359 students

 

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Posted February 13, 2011

We are actually zoned for Duncan Elementary school, but on recommendation of a preschool teacher we did school choice and take our daughter to Wellford. WE LOVE WELLFORD! The teachers are always so happy and eager to teach. Our daughter is well advanced for her age and her teachers have been great at challenging her with different work. Their teaching style lets kids on all levels do the same work in different ways. One child might write a paragraph to review a book and another may draw pictures showing their review of the same book. I have heard of other schools pulling kids out of classrooms and putting them in upper classrooms for advanced readers. Wellford simply brings advanced books in for their students so they can stay with their own classmates. We love Wellford and recommend it highly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Best teachers and great learning programs for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2006

My son is in kindergarten , and he loves it! I was really nervous about sending him because he does have a temper on him and I was afraid that would be a problem but it's not. He loves his teacher's and all his friends.He has learned a lot since school started and it is only Dec.The school is about 12-13 minutes from our house but it's worth it as long as he is doing good and learning.. I am very happy with his progress this year so far!
—Submitted by Kacey Bell, a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

My daughter just started kindergarten here (K5) and so far she has loved it. Her teacher is great. Every kindergarten teacher has an assistant. The school, though a bit old, has a newer library that looks great, and is decorated with nice murals throughout the hallways. My daughter's first reaction was very positive. All in all, I think this is a good school. It has a gifted and talented program, too.
—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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
46%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

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

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled64%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals85%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled46%
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students56%
Female53%
Male58%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Subsidized meals35%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant56%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Male80%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%
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 Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant82%

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant87%

Science

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant92%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
African-American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant92%
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 60% 53%
Black 26% 36%
Hispanic 10% 6%
Asian 3% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Angie Showalter
Fax number
  • (864) 949-2386

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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684 Syphrit Rd
Wellford, SC 29385
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