Sterling School vs. Augusta Circle Elementary School
Should you attend Sterling School or Augusta Circle Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sterling School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sterling School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Augusta Circle Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
713 students
576 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#22 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
88%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
31
109
Grade 1 Students
35
115
Grade 2 Students
39
85
Grade 3 Students
114
97
Grade 4 Students
122
82
Grade 5 Students
127
88
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Grade 7 Students
81
-
Grade 8 Students
64
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
25%
6%
% White
53%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
