Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, The Children's School At Sylvia Circle 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
57%
31%
White
34%
46%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
How many students attend The Children's School At Sylvia Circle?
154 students attend The Children's School At Sylvia Circle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of The Children's School At Sylvia Circle students are Black, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Children's School At Sylvia Circle?
The Children's School At Sylvia Circle has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Children's School At Sylvia Circle offer ?
The Children's School At Sylvia Circle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is The Children's School At Sylvia Circle part of?
The Children's School At Sylvia Circle is part of York 03 School District.
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