Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 6% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R. E. Davis Elementary serves the eastern part of Sumter, SC, covering an area of approximately 190.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the nearest edge and up to 19.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is 0.30, 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
#1115 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is ranked #1115 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
391 students attend R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy offer ?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy part of?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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