Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Houston 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
60%
32%
White
28%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
330 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Houston Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Elementary School offer ?
Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
Houston Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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