Park Hills Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Park Hills Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(10-11)
55-59%
70%
(10-11)
60-64%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
89%
31%
White
6%
46%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
94%
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Park Hills Elementary School?
325 students attend Park Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Park Hills Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Hills Elementary School?
Park Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Hills Elementary School offer ?
Park Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Park Hills Elementary School part of?
Park Hills Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.

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