Orchard Park Elementary School vs. Westminster Elementary School
Should I attend Orchard Park Elementary School or Westminster 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
Orchard Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Westminster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westminster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
419 students
368 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#560 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
33
Kindergarten Students
58
60
Grade 1 Students
68
47
Grade 2 Students
61
58
Grade 3 Students
57
48
Grade 4 Students
62
66
Grade 5 Students
72
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
89%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
14%