Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Link Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
East Link Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)80-84%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
21%
31%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
67%
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 East Link Academy's ranking?
East Link Academy is ranked #81 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend East Link Academy?
241 students attend East Link Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Link Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Link Academy?
East Link Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Link Academy offer ?
East Link Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Link Academy part of?
East Link Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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