Augusta Circle Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 355-1200
Augusta Circle Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Augusta Circle Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Augusta Circle Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Augusta Circle Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 554 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Augusta Circle Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Augusta Circle Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #23 out of 1142 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 34% |
| White | 87% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Augusta Circle Elementary School is Greenville Technical Charter High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blythe Academy (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Blythe Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 920 students
0.9 miles
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400 0.9 PK-5 920 - Greenville Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,026 student
1.0 miles
122 Deoyley Avenue
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200 1.0 6-8 1,026 - Greenville Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 431 students
1.4 miles
506 Pleasantburg Drive Buildin
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 250-8949 1.4 9-12 431 - Greenville Greenville Senior High Academy Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,458 student
1.6 miles
1 Vardry Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500 1.6 9-12 1,458 - Greenville Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities Grades: 10-12 | 235 students
1.6 miles
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757 1.6 10-12 235
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