Orchard Park Elementary School
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 446 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 303rd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 600 Toccoa Highway, Westminister, SC 29693
- Principal or Admin: Janice Halman
- Fax: (864) 886-4516
- Website: www.oconee.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Oconee County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,687
- Dropout Rate: 2.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 10,760
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 446
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 220 (49.3%)
- Females: 223 (50.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 47 (10.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 255 (57.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 302 (67.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.9% |
| Black | 32 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 5.8% |
| White | 378 | 84.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 32 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 13.2% |
| 1st Grade | 65 | 14.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 69 | 15.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 69 | 15.5% |
| 4th Grade | 77 | 17.3% |
| 5th Grade | 75 | 16.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:56%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $41,399
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,902 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,716 | 69% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Orchard Park Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 28, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I love OPE My daughter has been going there for 2 years, She loved Mrs. Brock as her Pre~K teacher and Mrs. Blackwell as her K~ and now she is looking foward to her year in the 1st Grade. I love OPE. The school doesnt feel like a school it feels like home. And in the mornings I know that my daughter will be safe and learn ALOT in 1 day. The staff at OPE is WONDERFUL. They always answer your questions and let you know whats going on, when and where it will be or If there is a problem they are there to help. Again, I just love OPE and Im looking foward to the next 5 years with them, as my daughter continues her way through her elementary years!!!
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Orchard Park Elementary School performed on average about the same as other schools across the state on PASS state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
PASS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.9% | 43.1% | 46.1% |
| 2009 | 43.3% | 51.2% | 53.6% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.6% | 68.9% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 69.3% | 68.2% | 67.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 59.5% | 55.7% |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 63.0% | 61.5% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.7% | 73.4% | 73.2% |
| 2009 | 87.5% | 78.2% | 74.4% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.7% | 71.3% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 65.4% | 67.3% | 68.9% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.6% | 62.3% | 62.3% |
| 2009 | 77.8% | 63.9% | 63.6% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 78.4% | 76.7% |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 80.5% | 76.8% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.4% | 71.4% | 69.2% |
| 2009 | 71.2% | 71.6% | 68.7% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.7% | 76.1% |
| 2009 | 78.1% | 80.2% | 79.8% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.1% | 73.7% | 72.2% |
| 2009 | 67.6% | 74.1% | 70.1% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 65.1% | 63.3% |
| 2009 | 65.7% | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.1% | 73.2% | 71.3% |
| 2009 | 60.5% | 76.4% | 73.5% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.4% | 69.4% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 69.6% | 68.3% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.3% | 59.4% | 66.1% |
| 2009 | 63.9% | 72.7% | 70.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.7% | 70.9% | 74.5% |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 70.4% | 73.2% |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
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