Saluda River For The Arts

1520 Duke Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saluda River For The Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saluda River For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Saluda River For The Arts's student population of 279 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Saluda River For The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saluda River For The Arts is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#505 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
39%
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40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
12%
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Black
29%
32%
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White
43%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
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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 Saluda River For The Arts's ranking?
Saluda River For The Arts is ranked #505 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Saluda River For The Arts often compared to?
Saluda River For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Saluda River For The Arts?
279 students attend Saluda River For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Saluda River For The Arts students are White, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saluda River For The Arts?
Saluda River For The Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saluda River For The Arts offer ?
Saluda River For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saluda River For The Arts part of?
Saluda River For The Arts is part of Lexington 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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