Serving 886 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boiling Springs Elementary School's student population of 886 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boiling Springs Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
63%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boiling Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Boiling Springs Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Boiling Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Boiling Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shoally Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Boiling Springs Elementary School?
886 students attend Boiling Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Boiling Springs Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boiling Springs Elementary School?
Boiling Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs Elementary School offer ?
Boiling Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boiling Springs Elementary School part of?
Boiling Springs Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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