Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prestige Preparatory 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
100%
31%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Prestige Preparatory Academy?
62 students attend Prestige Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Prestige Preparatory Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prestige Preparatory Academy?
Prestige Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prestige Preparatory Academy offer ?
Prestige Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prestige Preparatory Academy part of?
Prestige Preparatory Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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