Lake Murray Elementary School vs. Chapin Elementary School
Should I attend Lake Murray Elementary School or Chapin 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
Lake Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 836 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Chapin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
836 students
730 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#313 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
77
Kindergarten Students
141
119
Grade 1 Students
124
140
Grade 2 Students
126
124
Grade 3 Students
128
153
Grade 4 Students
122
117
Grade 5 Students
125
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
76%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
