Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Summary:

Lakes and Bridges Charter School is an elementary school serving grades 1-8 in Easley, South Carolina, with a student population of 199 that is predominantly White (83.92%). Despite its small class sizes and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby public schools, the school consistently underperforms academically, ranking in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools.

The school's performance on state assessments (SC READY and SCPASS) is significantly below the state and Pickens 01 district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly true for its White student population, which ranks in the bottom 10-20% of South Carolina elementary schools. However, the school's performance for disabled students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 30-40% of schools.

Compared to nearby public schools like Forest Acres Elementary and West End Elementary, Lakes and Bridges Charter School generally underperforms on academic assessments and has lower rankings within the state. This suggests that the charter school may not be providing a significantly better educational experience compared to the traditional public schools in the area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 1-8

 1600 E Main Street
       Easley, SC  29641


(864) 442-5580

District: School Public Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
632nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Hispanic:
7.0%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.1% Help


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Compare Details Lakes and Bridges Charter School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the School Public Charter School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lakes and Bridges Charter School ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (7%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakes and Bridges Charter School is 10, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the School Public Charter School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakes and Bridges Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakes and Bridges Charter School 632nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lakes and Bridges Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakes and Bridges Charter School 309th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Lakes and Bridges Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School Public Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks School Public Charter School District 25th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakes and Bridges Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.40 631st 643 1.9%
2021 20.58 490th 622 21.2%
2022 22.09 482nd 625 22.9%
2023 10.29 605th 644 6.1%
2024 4.85 632nd 638 0.9%
See the entire list of South Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.32 160th 189 15.3%
2021 65.14 32nd 122 73.8%
2022 66.61 44th 151 70.9%
2023 45.89 93rd 174 46.6%
2024 38.32 92nd 143 35.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.21 566th 590 4.1%
2021 33.08 379th 561 32.4%
2022 19.30 471st 579 18.7%
2023 4.21 575th 582 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.32 472nd 472 0.0%
2021 4.08 433rd 439 1.4%
2022 4.83 447th 455 1.8%
2023 1.13 461st 463 0.4%
2024 0.57 441st 441 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lakes and Bridges Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.20 281st 310 9.4%
2023 16.90 271st 325 16.6%
2024 10.28 309th 325 4.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.42 76th 183 58.5%
2023 53.93 74th 187 60.4%
2024 62.08 49th 177 72.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.24 300th 303 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.67 248th 249 0.4%
2023 4.39 257th 260 1.2%
2024 1.73 255th 255 0.0%
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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.

Lakes and Bridges Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Open Quote My wife and I have been very excited about this school for a while now, and our sons will be attending ASAP. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lakes and Bridges Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 97 3 0 6 0 0 6 0 112
2020 129 4 1 9 1 0 6 0 150
2021 152 5 1 9 1 0 8 1 177
2022 166 8 1 12 2 0 6 0 195
2023 167 11 2 14 2 0 3 0 199

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakes and Bridges Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 112 7.8 14.3 19.6
2020 150 12.8 11.7 23.3
2021 177 11.8 14.8 22.6
2022 195 15.5 12.5 17.9
2023 199 19.8 10.0 27.1

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 Lakes and Bridges Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 112 7.8 14.3 19.6
2020 150 12.8 11.7 23.3
2021 177 11.8 14.8 22.6
2022 195 15.5 12.5 17.9
2023 199 19.8 10.0 27.1

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakes and Bridges Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 631st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 605th of 644 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)208.6
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)5052.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)305.7
 24.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)54.754.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)11.536.9
 25.4%
   4th Grade Science (School Public Charter School District)45.944.9
 1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.4
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)3.847.4
 43.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)51.951
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.350.4
 0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)7.710.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)46.540.2
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.543.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)12.641.7
 29.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)42.658.7
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakes and Bridges Charter School)9.425
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)40.143.1
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students112199
 77.7%
African American311
 266.7%
American Indian02
Asian02
Hispanic614
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White97167
 72.2%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%27.1%
 7.5%


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Lakes and Bridges Charter School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Lakes and Bridges Charter School.

Students at Lakes and Bridges Charter School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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