Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)

1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
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Bottom 50%
Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmetto Youth Academy Charter 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 11-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).

Top Rankings

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
#1060 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmetto Youth Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmetto Youth Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmetto Youth Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
31%
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White
n/a
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmetto Youth Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmetto Youth Academy Charter's ranking?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is ranked #1060 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Palmetto Youth Academy Charter?
54 students attend Palmetto Youth Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Palmetto Youth Academy Charter students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Palmetto Youth Academy Charter offer ?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmetto Youth Academy Charter part of?
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is part of Florence 01 School District.

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