Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Abner Creek Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abner Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Abner Creek Academy's student population of 678 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abner Creek Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abner Creek Academy is 0.57, 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
#215 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
17%
32%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abner Creek Academy's ranking?
Abner Creek Academy is ranked #215 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Abner Creek Academy often compared to?
Abner Creek Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Reidville Elementary School, River Ridge Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Abner Creek Academy?
678 students attend Abner Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Abner Creek Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% 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 Abner Creek Academy?
Abner Creek Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abner Creek Academy offer ?
Abner Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abner Creek Academy part of?
Abner Creek Academy is part of Spartanburg 05 School District.
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