Whitehall Elementary School
Whitehall Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Whitehall Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Whitehall Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Whitehall Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Whitehall Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Whitehall Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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 | #399 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 9% |
| Black | 42% | 34% |
| White | 38% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson 05 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Whitehall Elementary School is Westside High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert Anderson Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Concord Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anderson Westside High School Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 76%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,653 student10
1.0 miles
806 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5260 1 9-12 1,653 - Anderson Concord Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 614 students10
1.3 miles
2701 Calrossie Road
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5105 1.3 K-5 614 - Anderson Centerville Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 746 students10
1.6 miles
1529 Whitehall Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5100 1.6 K-5 746 - Anderson West Market School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 191 students
2.1 miles
1909 Dobbins Bridge Road
Anderson, SC 29626
(864) 260-5200 2.1 PK 191 - Anderson New Prospect Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 516 students10
2.2 miles
126 New Prospect Church Road
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 260-5195 2.2 K-5 516
School Reviews
| 5 The Teachers are wonderful, caring and knowledgable! - Posted by Parent - dddk2 |
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