Clear Dot Charter School

2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Clear Dot Charter 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clear Dot Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Clear Dot Charter School's student population of 338 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Clear Dot Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Dot Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1007 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
41%
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30-34%
52%
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clear Dot Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
70%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clear Dot Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clear Dot Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Clear Dot Charter School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clear Dot Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clear Dot Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Dot Charter School's ranking?
Clear Dot Charter School is ranked #1007 out of 1,154 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Clear Dot Charter School?
338 students attend Clear Dot Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Clear Dot Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Dot Charter School?
Clear Dot Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clear Dot Charter School offer ?
Clear Dot Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Dot Charter School part of?
Clear Dot Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
In what neighborhood is Clear Dot Charter School located?
Clear Dot Charter School is located in the Midtown Downtown neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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