Lake Murray Elementary School vs. New Providence Elementary School
Should you attend Lake Murray Elementary School or New Providence 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
Lake Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
New Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Providence 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 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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
813 students
810 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#114 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
23
Kindergarten Students
101
114
Grade 1 Students
121
107
Grade 2 Students
140
122
Grade 3 Students
151
152
Grade 4 Students
127
147
Grade 5 Students
137
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
75%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%