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Thornwell Charter School

Summary:

Thornwell Charter School is an alternative public charter school in Clinton, South Carolina, serving 299 students in grades K-11. The school is part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district, which is ranked 34th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thornwell Charter School has a diverse student population, with 66.56% White, 20.74% African American, 6.35% Hispanic, and 6.02% two or more races. However, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.2 to 15.7 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Thornwell Charter School's academic performance is mixed compared to the state and district averages. While the school performs well in some subject areas, such as English 2 and 6th-grade English Language Arts, it struggles in others, particularly in mathematics across all grade levels. The school's academic performance also shows inconsistent trends over the past three years, with some grades and subjects improving while others decline. To improve student outcomes, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-11

 203 West Calhoun Street
       Clinton, SC  29325

(864) 808-0801

District: Charter Institute at Erskine

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 638 South Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
African American:
21.6%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thornwell Charter School ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thornwell Charter School ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.84. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), African American (21.6%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thornwell Charter School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 10 alternative schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District! (See more...)
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Compare Thornwell Charter School employs 39 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thornwell Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thornwell Charter School 256th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Thornwell Charter School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Thornwell Charter School 103rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Thornwell Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Charter Institute at Erskine:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Institute at Erskine 34th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thornwell Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.00 338th 622 45.7%
2022 57.96 249th 625 60.2%
2023 41.26 376th 644 41.6%
2024 59.41 256th 638 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thornwell Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thornwell Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.54 101st 311 67.5%
2022 70.01 77th 310 75.2%
2023 56.41 121st 325 62.8%
2024 63.84 103rd 325 68.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thornwell Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.51 180th 313 42.5%
2024 65.14 76th 307 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thornwell Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.12 93rd 294 68.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thornwell Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.27 138th 260 46.9%
2024 52.62 113th 255 55.7%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thornwell Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 100 45 0 9 0 0 0 0 154
2021 132 44 0 18 0 0 12 0 206
2022 152 45 1 16 0 0 21 0 235
2023 199 62 1 19 0 0 18 0 299
2024 246 80 2 21 0 1 21 0 371

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 Thornwell Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 154 9.5 16.2 100
2021 206 15.0 13.7 100
2022 235 14.9 15.7 100
2023 299 24.3 12.2 100
2024 371 39.0 9.4 100

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 Thornwell Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 154 9.5 16.2 100
2021 206 15.0 13.7 100
2022 235 14.9 15.7 100
2023 299 24.3 12.2 100
2024 371 39.0 9.4 100

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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Students at Thornwell Charter School are 66% White, 22% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Thornwell Charter School ranks 256th of 638 South Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Thornwell Charter School.


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