Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 813 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Ridge Elementary School is 0.51, which is less 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
#188 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
19%
31%
White
67%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sugar Ridge Elementary School?
813 students attend Sugar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sugar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Ridge Elementary School?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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