Homeland Park Primary
Tel:
(864) 260-5125
Homeland Park Primary serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Homeland Park Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Homeland Park Primary's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Homeland Park Primary is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 55-59% | 71% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 55-59% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 9% |
| Black | 48% | 34% |
| White | 29% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson 05 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Homeland Park Primary is Anderson Five Career Campus (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southwood Academy For The Arts (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Pointe Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anderson North Pointe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 566 students
0.3 miles
3325 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5040 0.3 PK-5 566 - Anderson South Fant School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 163 students
1.9 miles
1700 South Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5225 1.9 PK 163 - Anderson Southwood Academy For The Arts Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 346 students
1.9 miles
1110 Southwood Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5205 1.9 6-8 346 - Anderson Anderson Five Career Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.2 miles
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5160 2.2 9-12 n/a - Anderson Anderson Five Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 80 students
2.2 miles
1225 South Mcduffie Street
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 260-5538 2.2 9-12 80
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