Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies 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 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 85% 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-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies serves the west part of Rock Hill, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 34.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6 miles and the furthest edge located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies 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 Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies is 0.47, 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
#625 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies's ranking?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies is ranked #625 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies often compared to?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School, Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies?
431 students attend Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies offer ?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies part of?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies is part of York 03 School District.
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