Independence Elementary School vs. India Hook Elementary School
Should I attend Independence Elementary School or India Hook Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
India Hook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5, India Hook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
543 students
596 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#340 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
94
84
Grade 1 Students
74
94
Grade 2 Students
88
96
Grade 3 Students
86
115
Grade 4 Students
82
90
Grade 5 Students
101
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
51%
26%
% White
29%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%