Serving 329 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 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For Teaching And Learning's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Motto
Today is a new day to put our heads together...
School Rankings
Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Teaching And Learning is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
16%
31%
White
80%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #650 out of 1,118 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Academy For Teaching And Learning?
329 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, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Teaching And Learning?
Academy For Teaching And Learning has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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