About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Lexington 5
Harbison West Elementary School is located in Columbia, SC and is one of 12 elementary schools in Lexington 5 School District. It is a magnet school that serves 536 students in grades PK-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Harbison West Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Harbison West Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Harbison West Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Harbison West Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Harbison West Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Harbison West Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Harbison West Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Harbison West Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Irmo Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Mc Gregor Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Union United Methodist Church Kindergarten 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Dutch Fork Elementary School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Nursery Road Elementary School 2 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 536
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Harbison West Elementary School had 64% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
53%
White
31%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
2%
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Lexington 5 District Spending
$10,462Per Pupil
The Lexington 5 spends $10,462 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lexington 5 District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Harbison West Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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