Serving 195 students in grades 1-8, Lakes And Bridges Charter School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes And Bridges Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakes And Bridges Charter School's student population of 195 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakes And Bridges Charter School 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 Lakes And Bridges Charter School is 0.27, 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
#970 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
4%
32%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakes And Bridges Charter School's ranking?
Lakes And Bridges Charter School is ranked #970 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Lakes And Bridges Charter School?
195 students attend Lakes And Bridges Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lakes And Bridges Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes And Bridges Charter School?
Lakes And Bridges Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakes And Bridges Charter School offer ?
Lakes And Bridges Charter School offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakes And Bridges Charter School part of?
Lakes And Bridges Charter School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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