Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charleston Development Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charleston Development Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charleston Development Academy's student population of 152 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charleston Development Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston Development Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
98%
32%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston Development Academy's ranking?
Charleston Development Academy is ranked #733 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Charleston Development Academy often compared to?
Charleston Development Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Charleston Charter School For Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Charleston Development Academy?
152 students attend Charleston Development Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Charleston Development Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston Development Academy?
Charleston Development Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charleston Development Academy offer ?
Charleston Development Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleston Development Academy part of?
Charleston Development Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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