Spearman Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 947-9787
Spearman Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Spearman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Spearman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Spearman Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spearman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Spearman Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #195 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 10% | 34% |
| White | 78% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spearman Elementary School is Wren High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wren Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wren Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Piedmont Wren High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,105 student
2.9 miles
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900 2.9 9-12 1,105 - Piedmont Wren Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 561 students
3.0 miles
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950 3.0 PK-5 561 - Piedmont Wren Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 794 students
3.0 miles
1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930 3.0 6-8 794 - Pelzer West Pelzer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
4.3 miles
10 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424 4.3 PK-5 455 - Williamston Palmetto High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student
4.8 miles
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311 4.8 9-12 1,009
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