Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
84%
31%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 71% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy?
169 students attend Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy?
Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy offer ?
Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy part of?
Mary L. Dinkins Higher Learning Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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