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Homeland Park Primary
Elementary School · Anderson 05 · Anderson, SC
An Anderson 05 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3519 Wilmont Street, Anderson, SC 29624
- Math 57% proficient (2011)
- Reading 57% proficient (2011)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homeland Park Primary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2009, to 57% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homeland Park Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,808
Median home value
$80,100
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Market School of Early EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 2.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
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| Nevitt Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Flat Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson 05
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #18 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homeland Park Primary is listed in Anderson 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homeland Park Primary
Homeland Park Primary is a public elementary school in Anderson, SC, part of Anderson 05, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homeland Park Primary
What grades does Homeland Park Primary serve?
Homeland Park Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Homeland Park Primary?
Homeland Park Primary has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homeland Park Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Homeland Park Primary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homeland Park Primary rank in SC?
Homeland Park Primary ranks #1,078 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Homeland Park Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Homeland Park Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Homeland Park Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homeland Park Primary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Homeland Park Primary a charter school?
No, Homeland Park Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homeland Park Primary a Title I school?
No, Homeland Park Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homeland Park Primary?
100.0% of students at Homeland Park Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (864) 260-5125
- Area population (ZIP 29624)
- 14,490
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29624; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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