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
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 804 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 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). 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 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 622 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 43%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
804 students
622 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#862 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
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
64
-
Kindergarten Students
114
104
Grade 1 Students
103
94
Grade 2 Students
118
102
Grade 3 Students
138
96
Grade 4 Students
130
110
Grade 5 Students
137
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
54%
% Black
10%
31%
% White
69%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%