Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Smalls International Academy 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 is 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Smalls International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert Smalls International Academy's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Smalls International Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Smalls International Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
30%
13%
Black
46%
31%
White
17%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Smalls International Academy's ranking?
Robert Smalls International Academy is ranked #1034 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Robert Smalls International Academy often compared to?
Robert Smalls International Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Broad River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Robert Smalls International Academy?
685 students attend Robert Smalls International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Robert Smalls International Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Smalls International Academy?
Robert Smalls International Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Smalls International Academy offer ?
Robert Smalls International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Smalls International Academy part of?
Robert Smalls International Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/9/2020
RSIA is a perfect school for me cause I made new friends and family and the staff there is like a real family.
1 2/24/2020
I was at Robert Smalls since I was in 3rd grade I have been bullied at this school for years that's why I left this school for 6th grade then was bad for bullying to so don't let your kids go to Robert Smalls is a bad school for bullying they need to end bullying at all schools.
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