Doby's Bridge Elementary
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone: (803) 835-5200
District: York 04 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 794 students
Doby's Bridge Elementary, a public school located in Fort Mill, SC, serves grades K-5 in the York 04 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Doby's Bridge Elementary is a public school located in Fort Mill, SC. 794 students attend Doby's Bridge Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
Posted: October 2, 2023
Fantastic and responsive teachers! theyre simply the best. my daughter got the attention she deserves and the teachers were simply fantastic. I strongly recommend this school....its is setting the bar high!
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Posted: April 18, 2020
I personally despise homework and question its effectiveness. Given the amount of time spent at school in a given day, my preference would be to focus on structured learning during school hours, and allow for maximal family time outside of school.
Posted: April 18, 2020
Our experiences with most teachers at DBES have been positive; a genuine love of teaching, proactive communication, transparency, and responsiveness have all been consistent characteristics among the staff. Of course, like any workplace, there are folks with varying levels of experience and emotional intelligence, so some teachers are certainly less effective than others. Ultimately, our children have enjoyed their learning experiences, felt supported by the teachers, and seem to be progressing within expectations.
Posted: April 18, 2020
These traits (and others) seem to be consistently championed and practiced as core elements of the DBES and BTMS school cultures.
Posted: April 18, 2020
The levels of communication and transparency have been great. School leadership seems genuinely interested in keeping parents apprised of any events or issues, and they welcome feedback or suggestions. Student safety is always a priority.
Posted: April 18, 2020
No context or observations around this topic.
Posted: April 18, 2020
No context or observations around this topic.
Posted: April 18, 2020
Excellent. Thankful for the teachers and staff, and all the great work they do.
Posted: November 22, 2019
Amazing school. We couldnt be happier with the Teachers and staff.
Posted: November 22, 2019
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Posted: May 3, 2019
They give homework that reinforces the days activities.
Posted: May 3, 2019
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Posted: May 3, 2019
Excellent! With all the growth at DBES over the last few years, the school continues to welcome new families while building a strong culture of community.
Posted: October 15, 2018
Posted: October 15, 2018
Mrs. Knubbs is involve, welcoming and a great principal.
Posted: October 15, 2018
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Posted: October 15, 2018
We love this school. Great programs, amazing staff and and awesome PTO.
Posted: October 15, 2018
Homework is give when needed not for the sake of giving homework.
Posted: October 15, 2018
My child was struggling and the teachers, guidance and staff stepped in to formulate a plan to help him succeed. Not al lot of school do that in their day and age.
Posted: March 24, 2017
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Posted: March 24, 2017
Two kids at DBES. Amazing staff, administration and parents. Wonderful school and fantastic reading recovery program.
Posted: June 2, 2016
Here is DBES in a nutshell: we only had experience with the 2nd & 3rd grade teachers. That being said, the 2nd grade teachers are wonderful -- helpful, and seem to love their jobs. The 3rd grade teachers need lessons in controlling their tempers (they yell at and over-discipline the students), how to handle bullying, and actually TEACHING...not just regurgitating Common Core theories and handing out a ton of worksheets and study guides so the parents can do all the teaching at home.
Glad Frattaroli left, he was never a student advocate, more a manager of the minutiae of running a school. He spent plenty of time listening to the parents, but actually zero time applying the necessary changes or adjustments that would have benefitted his students. As a first year school, it should have been his top priority as they worked out the kinks and tried to make it an outstanding experience instead of just a mediocre one. It is a crying shame that schools have gravitated toward encouraging young people to be submissive and uncreative, and hyper-focused on state test scores which are an inaccurate representation of what has been taught, learned, and retained.
Posted: June 2, 2016
This rating applies to third-grade only. Too much homework, because they don't spend enough time actually teaching the topics in the classroom.
Posted: March 9, 2016
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Posted: March 9, 2016
LOVE this school - so friendly & welcoming. The staff and teachers all seem to be right on top of everything and I love all the technology! My kids are new to the district and this is such a beautiful place for them to go everyday... they are learning at better pace, have more opportunities available to them, field trips, extra activities and come home happier everyday. DBES is a WONDERFUL learning place!
Posted: January 18, 2016
Posted: January 18, 2016
Posted: January 18, 2016
Great school, staff & teachers! Love how everyone at this school is involved and there's always a happy smile greeting you as you walk in.
Posted: January 5, 2016
The E & E program is a huge success. Instead of my children sitting in the hallway waiting for the day to start, they are engaged as soon as they walk in the door. Breakfast in the classroom is also an amazing program the school started. A lot of students can not make it to school in time for breakfast in the cafeteria, and getting a few minutes to start your day with nutritional food, is a great advantage that now all kids can enjoy. The teachers are very supportive of the students as well as the amazing admin staff that is always available to answer questions. We have an very active and supportive PTO that has worked with the SIC to create after school enrichment programs and other school programs that enrich the students experience at this school.
Posted: January 5, 2016
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Posted: October 27, 2015
For starters: Fort Mill School District allowed the principal, Mr. Fraterolli to start the school year only to leave (to take a "corporate"job) after about 3 weeks of school starting. This has set such a negative tone throughout the entire school. Not sure that the teachers even knew they would get a new principal. Shame on you administration! Another issue is teachers are constantly taking days off or are away from school for some reason, A LOT! School has only been in session for a couple months. Then they blame the kids when they aren't doing well! Shame on these teachers, you know who you are! You wouldn't take so many days off with a corporate job. They get the summer off and several days during the school year. Another things is breakfast in the classroom. The cafeteria and a table is where kids should eat. Instruction is what should be going on in the classroom. Next thing E & E. Students should be allowed into the classroom earlier to get ready for the day. I am so disappointed with so much that goes on at this beautiful new school (building). Bond referendum was approved just to put money into unnecessary things. Can't believe the school year has just begun and there are so many problems! Hopefully things will change for the upcoming years or I will have to send my child somewhere else!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Regent Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Mill | SC | 6.2 mi |
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| Charlotte Air National Guard | 16.3 mi. |
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