Palmetto Scholars Academy
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(843) 300-4119
Palmetto Scholars Academy serves 509 students in grades 6-12.
Palmetto Scholars Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (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 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Palmetto Scholars Academy 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 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Palmetto Scholars Academy's student population of 509 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Palmetto Scholars Academy 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 Palmetto Scholars Academy is 0.50, 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 | #42 out of 1142 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 18% | 34% |
| White | 68% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sc Public Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Palmetto Scholars Academy is Academic Magnet High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prestige Preparatory Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Prestige Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 61 students10
0.1 miles
415 Avenue F
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 900-7722 0.1 K-5 61 - North Charleston Chicora Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 8% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 562 students10
0.9 miles
3100 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-2210 0.9 PK-5 562 - North Charleston Academic Magnet High School Magnet School Grades: 9-12 | 664 students
1.0 miles
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300 1 9-12 664 - North Charleston North Charleston High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 609 students10
1.0 miles
1087 East Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7140 1 9-12 609 - Charleston Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 365 students10
1.1 miles
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105 1.1 PK-8 365
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