Charleston Development Academy

Summary:

Charleston Development Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Charleston, South Carolina, with a student population of 139 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American student body (97.84%) and is part of the Charleston 01 school district, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income, African American student population, Charleston Development Academy has shown consistent academic growth over the years, moving from the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 30% in 2022-2023. The school has consistently ranked in the top 5% of South Carolina elementary schools for its performance with African American students and in the top 30% for its low-income student population. This suggests that the school may be employing effective strategies to support the academic achievement of these traditionally underserved populations.

While Orange Grove Charter School and St. Andrew's School of Math and Science consistently outperform the state and district averages, the significant increase in per-student spending at Charleston Development Academy, from $10,213 in 2020-2021 to $16,824 in 2022-2023, may have played a role in the school's academic improvements, highlighting the potential impact of adequate funding on the success of high-need schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

233 Line Street
Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 722-2689

District: Charleston 01

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,824

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.8%

White:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charleston Development Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Charleston Development Academy ranks better than 67.4% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.8%), White (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleston Development Academy is 10.6, which is the 11^th best among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston Development Academy is $16,824. 26 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charleston Development Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston Development Academy 106^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Charleston Development Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charleston Development Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Charleston Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2004	58.74	239^th	550	56.5%
2005	43.85	355^th	557	36.3%
2006	0.48	559^th	559	0.0%
2008	30.49	450^th	577	22.0%
2009	78.63	90^th	580	84.5%
2010	58.61	255^th	589	56.7%
2011	75.09	125^th	597	79.1%
2012	65.97	206^th	594	65.3%
2013	67.94	183^rd	599	69.4%
2014	61.21	253^rd	630	59.8%
2015	38.22	407^th	638	36.2%
2016	24.34	500^th	619	19.2%
2017	53.55	291^st	639	54.5%
2018	49.22	311^th	624	50.2%
2019	25.55	490^th	643	23.8%
2023	66.74	208^th	644	67.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.41	178^th	588	69.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Charleston Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	91.50	18^th	412	95.6%
2019	53.76	180^th	421	57.2%
2023	93.46	14^th	394	96.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Charleston Development Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Charleston Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2010	56.64	133^rd	261	49.0%
2011	72.96	64^th	269	76.2%
2012	75.65	54^th	271	80.1%
2013	72.17	60^th	276	78.3%
2014	75.00	62^nd	291	78.7%
2015	55.37	120^th	301	60.1%
2016	61.92	108^th	303	64.4%
2017	62.35	104^th	317	67.2%
2023	66.74	93^rd	325	71.4%
2024	63.17	106^th	325	67.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.25	57^th	307	81.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Charleston Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.46	8^th	253	96.8%
2024	80.39	22^nd	248	91.1%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charleston Development Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2004	0	74	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	75
2005	0	90	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2006	0	94	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2007	0	97	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2008	0	103	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2009	0	132	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2010	1	164	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2011	0	144	1	0	0	1	0	146
2012	0	205	0	2	0	3	0	210
2013	0	192	0	2	0	6	0	200
2014	0	193	0	2	0	4	0	199
2015	0	197	0	1	0	9	0	207
2016	5	205	0	3	0	4	0	217
2017	0	196	0	3	0	3	0	202
2018	3	171	0	3	0	5	1	183
2019	1	182	1	0	0	5	1	190
2020	5	170	1	0	0	4	0	180
2021	3	161	0	0	0	4	0	168
2022	3	149	0	0	0	0	0	152
2023	3	136	0	0	0	0	0	139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charleston Development Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2004	75	8.8	8.5	91.9
2005	90	8.6	10.5	90
2006	94	5.6	16.8	83
2007	97	6.7	14.5	75.3
2008	103	6.1	16.9	66
2009	133	6.1	21.8	69.9
2010	166	9.9	16.7	70.5
2011	146	7.7	18.9	87.7
2012	210	12.6	16.6	86.7
2013	200	14.8	13.5	83
2014	199	14.8	13.4	75.4
2015	207	14.0	14.7	72
2016	217	15.0	14.4	77
2017	202	17.0	11.8	100
2018	183	16.6	11.0	100
2019	190	15.7	12.1	100
2020	180	16.2	11.1	100
2021	168	13.7	12.2	100
2022	152	14.8	10.2	100
2023	139	13.0	10.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charleston Development Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2004	75	8.8	8.5	91.9
2005	90	8.6	10.5	90
2006	94	5.6	16.8	83
2007	97	6.7	14.5	75.3
2008	103	6.1	16.9	66
2009	133	6.1	21.8	69.9
2010	166	9.9	16.7	70.5
2011	146	7.7	18.9	87.7
2012	210	12.6	16.6	86.7
2013	200	14.8	13.5	83
2014	199	14.8	13.4	75.4
2015	207	14.0	14.7	72
2016	217	15.0	14.4	77
2017	202	17.0	11.8	100
2018	183	16.6	11.0	100
2019	190	15.7	12.1	100
2020	180	16.2	11.1	100
2021	168	13.7	12.2	100
2022	152	14.8	10.2	100
2023	139	13.0	10.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charleston Development Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$414 (4.9%)	$148 (1.8%)	$562 (6.7%)	$6,323 (75.3%)	$1,514 (18.0%)	$7,837 (93.3%)	$8,399
2020	$994 (9.4%)	$136 (1.3%)	$1,130 (10.7%)	$7,156 (67.9%)	$2,253 (21.4%)	$9,408 (89.3%)	$10,539
2021	$1,117 (10.9%)	$862 (8.4%)	$1,979 (19.4%)	$8,177 (80.1%)	$57 (0.6%)	$8,234 (80.6%)	$10,213
2022	$1,010 (7.7%)	$283 (2.2%)	$1,293 (9.9%)	$9,226 (70.8%)	$2,515 (19.3%)	$11,741 (90.1%)	$13,033
2023	$1,901 (11.3%)	$540 (3.2%)	$2,442 (14.5%)	$10,821 (64.3%)	$3,562 (21.2%)	$14,383 (85.5%)	$16,824

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 490^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 208^th of 644 Elementary schools	43.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	139	26.8%
African American	182	136	25.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	5	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Charleston Development Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Charleston Development Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	233 Line Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 722-2689	139	13	10.6	100.0%	3 (2.2%)	136 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				64.0	80.0					11.5	40.0			$16,824	$1,901	$540	$2,442	$10,821	$3,562	$14,383
Mitchell Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2 Perry Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 724-7261	222	25	8.9	100.0%	8 (3.6%)	207 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	8	615^th of 638 public elementary schools	3.6%		10.8	600^th of 644 public elementary schools	6.8%	15		28.2	24.2					28.2	12.1					$26,419	$4,249	$1,525	$5,775	$16,737	$3,907	$20,645
Compass Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	K-3	34 Race Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 410-9765	100	6	15.8	70.0%	30 (30.0%)	61 (61.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)								(n/a)
James Simons Montessori	Public	PK, KG-8	741 King Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 724-7763	360	26	14.0	100.0%	192 (53.3%)	131 (36.4%)	17 (4.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	76.6	144^th of 638 public elementary schools	77.4%		62.3	233^rd of 644 public elementary schools	63.8%	89	77.2	85.7	77.3	60.0	54.5		62.8	54.2	40.9	45.0	40.9			$20,866	$1,755	$1,672	$3,428	$14,819	$2,620	$17,439
Charleston Progressive	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	382 Meeting Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 720-2967	213	24	8.7	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	207 (97.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	44.8	353^rd of 638 public elementary schools	44.7%		32.3	437^th of 644 public elementary schools	32.1%	84	47.5	64.3	51.7				42.5	46.4	37.9					$25,161	$2,601	$1,702	$4,303	$15,933	$4,925	$20,858
Sanders-Clyde Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Morrison Drive	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 724-7783	390	42	9.2	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	358 (91.8%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	15.2	553^rd of 638 public elementary schools	13.3%		5.5	637^th of 644 public elementary schools	1.1%	84	37.2	29.7	36.4				34.3	32.4	18.2					$27,279	$3,709	$1,840	$5,549	$17,726	$4,004	$21,730
Memminger Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	20 Beaufain Street	Charleston	29401	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 724-7778	387	38	10.1	100.0%	164 (42.4%)	198 (51.2%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	19.7	526^th of 638 public elementary schools	17.6%		26.6	476^th of 644 public elementary schools	26.1%	50	37.8	36.1	25.0				33.4	41.7	25.0					$26,747	$3,275	$2,041	$5,316	$17,364	$4,068	$21,432
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	30 Chadwick Drive	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 763-1503	766	48	15.9	46.7%	437 (57.0%)	208 (27.2%)	57 (7.4%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.8%)	89.7	57^th of 638 public elementary schools	91.1%		88.9	70^th of 644 public elementary schools	89.1%	13	73.4	82.9	71.5				73.4	81.1	62.6					$12,316	$1,118	$820	$1,939	$8,314	$2,063	$10,378
Harbor View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1576 Harbor View Road	Charleston	29412	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 762-2749	639	43	14.8	40.5%	497 (77.8%)	68 (10.6%)	22 (3.4%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (5.9%)	89.7	58^th of 638 public elementary schools	90.9%		89	67^th of 644 public elementary schools	89.6%	9	72.5	80.0	71.6				75.5	71.0	69.8					$13,955	$1,566	$861	$2,426	$9,417	$2,112	$11,529
Orange Grove Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1225 Orange Branch Road	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 763-1520	1,167	74	15.7	22.9%	936 (80.2%)	110 (9.4%)	52 (4.5%)	27 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	38 (3.3%)	97.3	6^th of 638 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.2	12^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.1%	6	83.9	83.6	84.4	90.0	78.9	84.2	87.0	81.4	87.5	80.0	68.4	58.4	97.7	$12,178	$1,172	$540	$1,712	$8,835	$1,631	$10,466

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Development Academy

What is the racial makeup of Charleston Development Academy?

Students at Charleston Development Academy are 98% African American, 2% White.

How many students attend Charleston Development Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Charleston Development Academy.

What district is Charleston Development Academy in?

Charleston 01

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