Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Houston 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
60%
31%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
330 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Houston Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Elementary School offer ?
Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
Houston Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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