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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Dorchester 2

Newington Elementary School is located in Summerville, SC and is one of 11 elementary schools in Dorchester 2 School District. It is a public school that serves 864 students in grades PK-5.

Newington 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 Newington Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Newington Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newington Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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10 King Charles Circle, Summerville, SC 29485

(843) 871-3230

http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/nes

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Newington is a great school. Our child felt supported and encouraged to do well in school. The Newington community/neighborhood seams to help support the school with donations and volunteers time. We would love to be part of this great community if we could.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 864

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Newington Elementary School had 48% 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)

White

70%

Black

24%

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Dorchester 2 District Spending

$7,815Per Pupil

The Dorchester 2 spends $7,815 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dorchester 2 District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Newington Elementary School had 17 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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