Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Springs Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Springs Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Springs Academy's student population of 58 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Springs Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Springs Academy is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
46%
32%
White
33%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Springs Academy's ranking?
Cedar Springs Academy is ranked #247 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Cedar Springs Academy often compared to?
Cedar Springs Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pendergrass Fairwold School, Washington Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Springs Academy?
The graduation rate of Cedar Springs Academy is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cedar Springs Academy?
58 students attend Cedar Springs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cedar Springs Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Springs Academy?
Cedar Springs Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Springs Academy offer ?
Cedar Springs Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Springs Academy part of?
Cedar Springs Academy is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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