Summary:
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science is an exceptional elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina, serving 766 students in grades PK-5 and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.
St. Andrew's stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outpacing district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.4% of 3rd graders, 82.9% of 4th graders, and 71.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59%, 63.8%, and 62.2% for the Charleston 01 district, respectively. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 27.15% African American, 7.44% Hispanic, and 1.44% Asian students, higher than many nearby schools. Additionally, St. Andrew's excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, with White students ranking 8th out of 441 elementary schools in the state and the school's Gifted and Talented program ranking 3rd out of 105 elementary schools.
Compared to other schools in the Charleston area, St. Andrew's stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Memminger Elementary and Charleston Progressive, both within a 3-mile radius, have significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings than St. Andrew's. This highlights the exceptional academic achievement at St. Andrew's relative to its peers. With a higher per-student spending of $12,316 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the Charleston 01 district average of $12,275 and the state average of $10,004, St. Andrew's is able to provide its students with exceptional resources and opportunities.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Charleston 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,316
Students who attend St. Andrew's School of Math and Science usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9
Number of students: 766
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.0%
African American:
27.2%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Two or more races:
6.8%
Asian:
1.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%
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