Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center 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 45-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
32%
31%
White
60%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 75%.
How many students attend Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center?
207 students attend Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center?
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center offer ?
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center part of?
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
