Independence Elementary School vs. Hunter Street Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or Hunter Street 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
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hunter Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 558 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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 403 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
558 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#423 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
68
Kindergarten Students
86
71
Grade 1 Students
90
67
Grade 2 Students
100
56
Grade 3 Students
90
68
Grade 4 Students
89
73
Grade 5 Students
83
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
43%
17%
% White
29%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
