Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Green Charter School Lowcountry 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green Charter School Lowcountry's student population of 301 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Green Charter School Lowcountry 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 Green Charter School Lowcountry is 0.56, 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
#581 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
63%
31%
White
21%
46%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Charter School Lowcountry's ranking?
Green Charter School Lowcountry is ranked #581 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Green Charter School Lowcountry?
301 students attend Green Charter School Lowcountry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Green Charter School Lowcountry students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Charter School Lowcountry?
Green Charter School Lowcountry has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Charter School Lowcountry offer ?
Green Charter School Lowcountry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Green Charter School Lowcountry part of?
Green Charter School Lowcountry is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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