Independence Elementary School vs. India Hook Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or India Hook 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
India Hook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 583 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 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5, India Hook 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 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
583 students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#496 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
89
71
Grade 1 Students
92
68
Grade 2 Students
98
95
Grade 3 Students
95
80
Grade 4 Students
98
95
Grade 5 Students
91
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
42%
23%
% White
27%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%