Spearman Elementary School vs. Grove Elementary School
Should you attend Spearman Elementary School or Grove 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
Spearman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spearman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grove 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 31% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
801 students
639 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#860 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
-
Kindergarten Students
126
102
Grade 1 Students
123
101
Grade 2 Students
124
107
Grade 3 Students
134
107
Grade 4 Students
129
108
Grade 5 Students
111
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
46%
% Black
12%
36%
% White
71%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
