My children have been going to Millwood for 3 years and I really think it's the best elementary school in Sumter. The teacher's are very receptive and welcoming and the class counts aren't too high. They have a wonderful PTA and many different programs to help parents and the students. It's a great
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
My child has been at Millwood for a year and a half. We were relocated here halfway through kindergarten, and I was hesitant to leave her old school because it was so good. Millwood has surpassed that! This is an incredible school with dedicated staff and a wonderful principal. Dr. Hilton is more
... Read more involved than any principal I have seen before. The PTA is very active and welcoming, the classrooms are not overcrowded, and the teachers are incredible. My daughter LOVES school, and I attribute much of that to the love of learning she is gaining from her outstanding first grade teacher! My toddler already cannot wait to attend! This is the school to go to in Sumter! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
To be honest, we were expecting the worst when relocating to Sumter but Millwood surprised us. The 3rd grade teacher for our son has been excellent. The academic worload has been pretty rigorous and the principal, Dr. Hilton, is strict but seemingly fair. I feel my children are getting a good eductation
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Posted by a parent on 12/12/07
The academics at Millwood is superior to most schools in this area. The teachers that my children have had have been fantastic. They have been good at communicating with parents. There are some extracurricular activities including sports, chorus, and a jump rope team. The parent involvement is top
... Read more notch, due to the efforts of the principal. Parents are welcome anytime to assist in classrooms, eat lunch with students, and become involved in the numerous activities that the PTA carries out. I would recommend this school to anyone moving to the area. Choosing a school wisely in Sumter is very important, but I wouldn't hesitate to choose Millwood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/06
I love Millwood Elem. School. After touring A private school and Millwood to decide what school would be best for our children, we decided on Millwood. The teachers are wonderful. I feel as if my children are safe with Dr. Hilton in charge. Any situations that have come up has always been handled. Millwood
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/05
I love this school. The teachers are great. I have a child now at Alice Drive Middle and it has been a far cry for what I was use to at Millwood. I think I was spoiled and middle school has been a rude awakening. Dr Hilton is a fine principle and runs his school with great pride. There are many wonderful
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/05
My two children attended Millwood last year and we thought it was terrific. Not until we have moved to Florida and seen the differences, have we really appreciated the special attention our children received. Mrs.M. Johnson in the 4th grades was superb. The kindergarten teachers are also fantastic. Mrs.
... Read more Lynn, Mrs. Stanley and all the aides work hard so the students can learn and succeed. I highly recommend Millwood over all Elementary schools in the county including every private school. Make sure you move in the correct area to receive full benefits for this school. Lunches are great and the PTA is super. The teachers even eat lunch with their students. Can't say they do that in Fl. Enjoy! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/04
Very orderly school, projects school pride. Principal does excellent job drawing parents into the school. Strong PTSA but never saw anything beneficial they did with fundraising money. Some excellent teachers in this school...but the teacher awards seemed to always go to a select few teachers with many
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* In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science. The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
651
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
51
Number of classrooms:
30
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English as Second Language
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Sumter schools — Millwood Elementary School is located at 24 Pinewood Rd, Sumter SC 29150. 24 Pinewood Rd is in the 29150 ZIP code in Sumter, SC The school district for Millwood Elementary School is the Sumter School District 17. Millwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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