Hunter Street Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Hunter Street Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hunter Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hunter Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
405 students
567 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#784 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
63
20
Kindergarten Students
79
90
Grade 1 Students
59
103
Grade 2 Students
70
91
Grade 3 Students
70
85
Grade 4 Students
64
95
Grade 5 Students
-
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
15%
47%
% White
63%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
