New Providence Elementary School vs. Lake Murray Elementary School
Should I attend New Providence Elementary School or Lake Murray 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
New Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Providence Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
763 students
836 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#93 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
70
Kindergarten Students
132
141
Grade 1 Students
133
124
Grade 2 Students
126
126
Grade 3 Students
110
128
Grade 4 Students
140
122
Grade 5 Students
122
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
76%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%