Jefferson Elementary School vs. Hammond Hill Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Hammond Hill 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hammond Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
572 students
706 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#361 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
29
Kindergarten Students
82
105
Grade 1 Students
79
113
Grade 2 Students
80
121
Grade 3 Students
107
99
Grade 4 Students
82
127
Grade 5 Students
102
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
47%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%