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 690 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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 557 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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
690 students
557 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
36
-
Kindergarten Students
30
100
Grade 1 Students
36
86
Grade 2 Students
38
110
Grade 3 Students
118
84
Grade 4 Students
124
91
Grade 5 Students
96
86
Grade 6 Students
80
-
Grade 7 Students
68
-
Grade 8 Students
64
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
25%
7%
% White
54%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
