Sixth Grade Oaks Academy (Closed 2010)

Sixth Grade Oaks Academy serves 139 students in grades 6. 
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sixth Grade Oaks Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
85%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sixth Grade Oaks Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
13%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sixth Grade Oaks Academy and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Sixth Grade Oaks Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sixth Grade Oaks Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sixth Grade Oaks Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Sumter 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sixth Grade Oaks Academy?
139 students attend Sixth Grade Oaks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sixth Grade Oaks Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sixth Grade Oaks Academy offer ?
Sixth Grade Oaks Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Sixth Grade Oaks Academy part of?
Sixth Grade Oaks Academy is part of Sumter 01 School District.

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