Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(843) 679-7070
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter serves 97 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower 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 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Top Placements
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter's student population of 97 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 97 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (09-10) | 4 teachers |
| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Youth Academy Charter is 0.02, 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 | #1116 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 9% |
| Black | 99% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence North Vista Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 706 students10
0.7 miles
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159 0.7 PK-6 706 - Florence Williams Middle School Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 616 students10
0.7 miles
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162 0.7 7-8 616 - Florence Carver Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 562 students10
1.8 miles
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156 1.8 K-4 562 - Florence Virtus Academy Of South Carolina Charter School
1.9 miles
300 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(803) 939-6919 1.9 n/a n/a - Florence Child Development Center At Woods Road Grades: PK | 175 students
2.5 miles
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006 2.5 PK 175
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