Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmetto Youth Academy Charter 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 21-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
Top Rankings
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
31%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmetto Youth Academy Charter's ranking?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is ranked #943 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Palmetto Youth Academy Charter?
54 students attend Palmetto Youth Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Palmetto Youth Academy Charter students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Palmetto Youth Academy Charter offer ?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Palmetto Youth Academy Charter part of?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is part of Florence 01 School District.
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