Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lockhart 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
7%
31%
White
89%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
How many students attend Lockhart School?
143 students attend Lockhart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lockhart School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lockhart School?
Lockhart School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lockhart School offer ?
Lockhart School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lockhart School part of?
Lockhart School is part of Union 01 School District.
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