Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 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 was 36% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Black
28%
32%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1?
476 students attend Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1?
Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 offer ?
Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 part of?
Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 is part of Lexington 02 School District.
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