Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology vs. Forest Acres Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology
156 Mckissick Road
Easley, SC 29640
Easley, SC 29640
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Forest Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
510 students
684 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#293 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
20
Kindergarten Students
64
104
Grade 1 Students
83
111
Grade 2 Students
80
111
Grade 3 Students
81
106
Grade 4 Students
70
113
Grade 5 Students
78
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
23%
8%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
53%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
