Academy For Teaching And Learning

109 Hinton Street
Chester, SC 29706
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy For Teaching And Learning 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Academy For Teaching And Learning's student population of 328 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Academy For Teaching And Learning 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 Academy For Teaching And Learning is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#754 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
39%
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33%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
12%
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Black
18%
32%
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White
80%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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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 (17-18)
4%
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 Academy For Teaching And Learning's ranking?
Academy For Teaching And Learning is ranked #754 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Academy For Teaching And Learning often compared to?
Academy For Teaching And Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Academy For Teaching And Learning?
328 students attend Academy For Teaching And Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Academy For Teaching And Learning students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Teaching And Learning?
Academy For Teaching And Learning has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy For Teaching And Learning offer ?
Academy For Teaching And Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Teaching And Learning part of?
Academy For Teaching And Learning is part of Chester 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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