Butler Academy

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Butler Academy ranks 341 st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Butler Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 288 students in grades K-7 in Hartsville, South Carolina. The school is part of the Darlington 01 school district, which is ranked 25 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Butler Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 36.81% White, 49.65% African American, 6.6% Hispanic, and 5.9% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like North Hartsville Elementary and Carolina Elementary, which tend to have a higher percentage of White or African American students. While Butler Academy's overall academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, the school has shown strengths in specific grade levels and subject areas, such as 6th and 7th-grade English Language Arts.

Butler Academy faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic performance, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and educational outcomes. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 11.4 over the past three school years, could be a potential advantage. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and focusing on its areas of strength, Butler Academy may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

710 South 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550

(843) 287-2399

District: School Public Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
341^st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.3%

White:

37.7%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Butler Academy ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the School Public Charter School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Butler Academy ranks better than 75.7% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.3%), White (37.7%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler Academy is 13.7. 11 elementary schools in the School Public Charter School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Butler Academy employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Academy 341^st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Butler Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Academy 79^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Butler Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

School Public Charter School District:

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

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Rank History for Butler Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	62.27	220^th	622	64.6%
2022	65.20	209^th	625	66.6%
2023	50.55	310^th	644	51.9%
2024	47.26	341^st	638	46.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	63.96	195^th	580	66.4%
2022	73.60	132^nd	600	78.0%
2023	53.13	268^th	608	55.9%
2024	44.84	335^th	599	44.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	94.93	24^th	554	95.7%
2023	95.04	12^th	580	97.9%
2024	39.94	353^rd	565	37.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	80.77	100^th	579	82.7%
2023	56.32	246^th	582	57.7%
2024	51.78	268^th	568	52.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	72.82	57^th	350	83.7%
2022	86.82	30^th	393	92.4%
2023	46.56	204^th	394	48.2%
2024	56.04	144^th	369	61.0%

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

Rank History for Butler Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.78	79^th	325	75.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.96	45^th	307	85.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.41	72^nd	294	75.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Butler Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.23	104^th	294	64.6%

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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 Butler Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	67	107	2	9	13	198
2022	79	131	2	13	16	241
2023	106	143	3	19	17	288
2024	132	169	4	26	19	350

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 Butler Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	198	25.6	7.7	98.5
2022	241	21.1	11.4	100
2023	288	25.4	11.3	100
2024	350	25.5	13.7	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 Butler Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	198	25.6	7.7	98.5
2022	241	21.1	11.4	100
2023	288	25.4	11.3	100
2024	350	25.5	13.7	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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)					SC READY Mathematics (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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	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
Butler Academy	Public, Charter	K-7	710 South 5th Street	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(843) 287-2399	350	26	13.7	100.0%	132 (37.7%)	169 (48.3%)	26 (7.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	47.3	341^st of 638 public elementary schools	46.6%		50.5	310^th of 644 public elementary schools	51.9%	31	44.2	42.5	53.6	59.5	55.6	51.2	45.0	39.0	42.9	44.4
Thornwell School for the Arts	Public, Magnet	1-5	437 West Carolina Avenue	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 383-3127	192	19	10.1	100.0%	31 (16.1%)	128 (66.7%)	13 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.4%)	11.3	584^th of 638 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.3	619^th of 644 public elementary schools	3.9%	35	33.3	18.8	33.4			26.7	18.8	28.5			$23,878	$4,877	$2,602	$7,479	$13,803	$2,597	$16,399
Carolina Elementary	Public	1-5	719 West Carolina Avenue	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 857-3230	213	19	11.4	100.0%	139 (65.3%)	51 (23.9%)	11 (5.2%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	63.2	228^th of 638 public elementary schools	64.3%		67.3	205^th of 644 public elementary schools	68.2%	23	52.1	54.1	73.8			47.9	52.1	78.6			$18,790	$3,808	$1,529	$5,337	$11,839	$1,615	$13,453
Southside Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1615 Blanding Drive	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 383-3310	327	31	10.6	100.0%	112 (34.3%)	159 (48.6%)	12 (3.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (12.5%)								(n/a)											$16,309	$2,007	$1,604	$3,611	$11,531	$1,167	$12,698
North Hartsville Elementary	Public	1-5	110 School Drive	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 383-3115	473	38	12.4	100.0%	295 (62.4%)	93 (19.7%)	27 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.8%)	58.2	263^rd of 638 public elementary schools	58.8%		58.2	261^st of 644 public elementary schools	59.5%	2	51.5	56.8	54.0			58.4	48.4	57.0			$14,548	$2,220	$2,098	$4,318	$9,036	$1,195	$10,230
Bay Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1251 Bay Road	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 398-6300	553	38	14.5	100.0%	201 (36.3%)	270 (48.8%)	31 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.2%)	44.6	355^th of 638 public elementary schools	44.4%		38.2	402^nd of 644 public elementary schools	37.6%	47	46.2	44.5	60.2			42.5	44.5	51.1
Plainview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16002 Highway 102	Patrick	29584	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 498-6633	181	12	15.0	100.0%	167 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	45.4	350^th of 638 public elementary schools	45.1%		39.4	395^th of 644 public elementary schools	38.7%	45	36.4	36.0	69.5	76.2		40.9	32.0	34.8	52.4		$12,685	$1,004	$1,470	$2,474	$8,649	$1,563	$10,211
Pate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1010 Indian Branch Road	Darlington	29532	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 398-5070	411	28	14.5	100.0%	92 (22.4%)	256 (62.3%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.4%)								(n/a)											$14,223	$2,501	$1,681	$4,181	$8,877	$1,165	$10,042
Brockington Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	413 Brockington Road	Darlington	29532	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 398-2500	311	25	12.4	100.0%	72 (23.2%)	187 (60.1%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.9%)	34.3	419^th of 638 public elementary schools	34.3%		39.5	392^nd of 644 public elementary schools	39.1%	27	38.9	54.0	41.2			43.5	37.7	42.1			$15,843	$2,560	$2,488	$5,047	$9,360	$1,436	$10,796
St. John's Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Park Street	Darlington	29532	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 398-5130	567	49	11.5	100.0%	179 (31.6%)	307 (54.1%)	16 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.9%)	35.9	406^th of 638 public elementary schools	36.4%		25.6	484^th of 644 public elementary schools	24.8%	78	50.0	35.9	45.5			57.9	38.4	27.3			$16,143	$2,838	$1,414	$4,252	$10,401	$1,491	$11,892

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler Academy

How many students attend Butler Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Butler Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Butler Academy?

Students at Butler Academy are 48% African American, 38% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Butler Academy in?

School Public Charter School District

Is Butler Academy a good school?

Butler Academy ranks 341^st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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