Hunter Street Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Hunter Street Elementary School or Independence Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hunter Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hunter Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
403 students
558 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#784 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
68
20
Kindergarten Students
71
86
Grade 1 Students
67
90
Grade 2 Students
56
100
Grade 3 Students
68
90
Grade 4 Students
73
89
Grade 5 Students
-
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
17%
43%
% White
59%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
