The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
6%
Black
(09-10)97%
38%
White
(09-10)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend Susan G. Boykin Charter?
130 students attend Susan G. Boykin Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Susan G. Boykin Charter students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Susan G. Boykin Charter offer ?
Susan G. Boykin Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Susan G. Boykin Charter part of?
Susan G. Boykin Charter is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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