Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle

355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
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Bottom 50%
Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle's student population of 23 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SC)
#934 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
39%
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≤20%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
12%
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Black
30%
32%
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White
44%
48%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle's ranking?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle is ranked #934 out of 1,095 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle?
23 students attend Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle offer ?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle part of?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary/middle is part of Deaf & Blind School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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