Woodland Heights Elementary School

1216 John B. White Sr. Bouleva
Spartanburg, SC 29306
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Heights 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Woodland Heights Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Heights Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#796 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
39%
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20-24%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
12%
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Black
56%
32%
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White
20%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is ranked #796 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Woodland Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West View Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?
407 students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Woodland Heights Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Heights Elementary School?
Woodland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Heights Elementary School part of?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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