Westminster Elementary School vs. Orchard Park Elementary School
Should I attend Westminster Elementary School or Orchard Park 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
Westminster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
368 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#705 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
41
Kindergarten Students
60
58
Grade 1 Students
47
68
Grade 2 Students
58
61
Grade 3 Students
48
57
Grade 4 Students
66
62
Grade 5 Students
56
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%