Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
Tel:
(843)679-7070
- Palmetto Youth Academy Charter serves 91 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
School Overview
- Palmetto Youth Academy Charter's student population of 91 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 91 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1053 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
| Black | 100% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 51% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.43 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is Wilson High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Williams Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Vista Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence North Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 714 students
0.7 miles
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8159 0.7 PK-6 714 - Florence Williams Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 627 students
0.7 miles
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8162 0.7 7-8 627 - Florence Carver Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 570 students
1.8 miles
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8156 1.8 K-4 570 - Florence Child Development Center At Woods Road Grades: PK | 163 students
2.5 miles
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843)799-6006 2.5 PK 163 - Florence Royall Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 653 students
2.5 miles
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843)664-8167 2.5 K-6 653
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