Park Hills Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
89%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average).
How many students attend Park Hills Elementary School?
325 students attend Park Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Park Hills Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Hills Elementary School?
Park Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Hills Elementary School offer ?
Park Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Park Hills Elementary School part of?
Park Hills Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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