Very Good
#314 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 27% in state
Howe Hall Aims Elementary
Elementary School · Berkeley 01 · Goose Creek, SC
A Berkeley 01 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
115 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howe Hall Aims Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howe Hall Aims Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goose Creek), 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
$80,778
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Mount Holly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Green Charter School LowcountryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Daniel Island SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | Not available | 1,146 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #5 of 46
- District spending per student
- $12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howe Hall Aims Elementary is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howe Hall Aims Elementary
Howe Hall Aims Elementary is a public elementary school in Goose Creek, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howe Hall Aims Elementary
What grades does Howe Hall Aims Elementary serve?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Howe Hall Aims Elementary?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Hall Aims Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Hall Aims Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe Hall Aims Elementary rank in SC?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary ranks #314 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Howe Hall Aims Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe Hall Aims Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Howe Hall Aims Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe Hall Aims Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howe Hall Aims Elementary a charter school?
No, Howe Hall Aims Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe Hall Aims Elementary a Title I school?
No, Howe Hall Aims Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howe Hall Aims Elementary?
29.2% of students at Howe Hall Aims Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (843) 820-3899
- Area population (ZIP 29445)
- 59,011
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 29445; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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