Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spartanburg Preparatory School 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spartanburg Preparatory School's student population of 454 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Spartanburg Preparatory School 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 Spartanburg Preparatory School is 0.56, 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
#727 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
17%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spartanburg Preparatory School's ranking?
Spartanburg Preparatory School is ranked #727 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Spartanburg Preparatory School often compared to?
Spartanburg Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Point Academy, Roebuck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Spartanburg Preparatory School?
454 students attend Spartanburg Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Spartanburg Preparatory School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spartanburg Preparatory School?
Spartanburg Preparatory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spartanburg Preparatory School offer ?
Spartanburg Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spartanburg Preparatory School part of?
Spartanburg Preparatory School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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