Berkeley Preparatory Academy

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Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks 252 nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Berkeley Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school in Summerville, South Carolina, serving 708 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Berkeley Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the Berkeley 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.49% of Berkeley Preparatory Academy students were proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 55.95% for the district and 72.5% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (57.91%) and African American (23.59%) students, as well as a significant Hispanic student population (9.89%).

While Berkeley Preparatory Academy outperforms the district and state, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Nexton Elementary and Cane Bay Elementary have higher statewide rankings and proficiency rates in some subject areas. However, Berkeley Preparatory Academy still maintains a strong academic standing, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistent performance across different student subgroups, including a noteworthy ranking for African American students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486

(843) 832-7921

District: Charter Institute at Erskine

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 786

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

African American:

23.4%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks better than 66.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.53. (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: White (56.4%), African American (23.4%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berkeley Preparatory Academy is 13.6. 4 elementary schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Berkeley Preparatory Academy employs 57.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berkeley Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley Preparatory Academy 252^nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Berkeley Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley Preparatory Academy 109^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Berkeley Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Charter Institute at Erskine:

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

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Rank History for Berkeley Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.09	293^rd	644	54.5%
2024	59.91	252^nd	638	60.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	49.78	304^th	600	49.3%
2023	43.73	346^th	608	43.1%
2024	50.42	295^th	599	50.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	56.33	248^th	573	56.7%
2023	51.94	278^th	580	52.1%
2024	57.37	232^nd	565	58.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.15	60^th	143	58.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	38.05	366^th	579	36.8%
2023	50.55	276^th	582	52.6%
2024	58.81	231^st	568	59.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	62.14	119^th	393	69.7%
2023	54.55	164^th	394	58.4%
2024	42.62	213^th	369	42.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	29.86	333^rd	455	26.8%
2023	39.59	300^th	463	35.2%
2024	43.73	275^th	441	37.6%

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

Rank History for Berkeley Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.95	70^th	325	78.5%
2024	62.53	109^th	325	66.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.88	46^th	313	85.3%
2024	75.50	52^nd	307	83.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.14	62^nd	299	79.3%
2024	62.51	94^th	294	68.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.03	82^nd	303	72.9%
2024	61.14	99^th	294	66.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.40	93^rd	260	64.2%
2024	51.03	119^th	255	53.3%

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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 State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berkeley Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	298	139	4	54	2	1	48	546
2023	410	167	5	70	5	1	50	708
2024	443	184	6	78	2	1	72	786

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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	546	40.0	13.6	6.4
2023	708	58.0	12.2	45.9
2024	786	57.5	13.6	53.1

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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	546	40.0	13.6	6.4
2023	708	58.0	12.2	45.9
2024	786	57.5	13.6	53.1

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.

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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
Berkeley Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	122 Bee Tree Lane	Summerville	29486	Berkeley County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 832-7921	786	58	13.6	53.1%	443 (56.4%)	184 (23.4%)	78 (9.9%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (9.2%)	59.9	252^nd of 638 public elementary schools	60.5%		53.1	293^rd of 644 public elementary schools	54.5%	41	60.0	67.3	51.6	64.0	62.5	56.9	55.2	65.2	34.9	26.7	48.6	16.9	87.5
Cane Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1247 Cane Bay Boulevard	Summerville	29486	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 899-5100	1,226	73	16.7	36.6%	771 (62.9%)	200 (16.3%)	110 (9.0%)	24 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	118 (9.6%)	81.1	113^th of 638 public elementary schools	82.3%		60.7	240^th of 644 public elementary schools	62.7%	127	67.2	74.2					67.9	61.0						$9,988	$589	$682	$1,271	$7,226	$1,491	$8,717
Whitesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Gaillard Road	Moncks Corner	29461	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 899-8880	1,096	67	16.2	65.9%	503 (45.9%)	332 (30.3%)	142 (13.0%)	7 (0.6%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (9.7%)	40.3	381^st of 638 public elementary schools	40.3%		33.5	430^th of 644 public elementary schools	33.2%	49	53.4	53.1	40.0				48.6	50.3	27.3					$10,292	$325	$892	$1,217	$7,643	$1,431	$9,074
Carolyn Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	380 Coleridge Drive	Summerville	29486	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 900-3302	940	66	14.2	57.0%	448 (47.7%)	198 (21.1%)	155 (16.5%)	25 (2.7%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	107 (11.4%)								(n/a)	62.1	52.2	52.0	50.8	59.4	44.0	56.3	41.6	31.4	32.5	32.0	25.0
Nexton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Scholar Way	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 900-3222	973	58	16.6	43.6%	561 (57.7%)	208 (21.4%)	76 (7.8%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (11.1%)	70.3	181^st of 638 public elementary schools	71.6%		58.6	255^th of 644 public elementary schools	60.4%	74	57.9	71.5	63.5				59.2	56.5	52.1					$10,649	$500	$715	$1,216	$8,000	$1,434	$9,433
Berkeley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	715 Highway 6	Moncks Corner	29461	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 899-8860	635	34	18.5	100.0%	329 (51.8%)	222 (35.0%)	33 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.7%)	18.7	533^rd of 638 public elementary schools	16.5%		23.2	505^th of 644 public elementary schools	21.6%	28	39.2	45.1	36.6				29.7	31.9	18.8					$13,751	$1,238	$1,060	$2,298	$9,770	$1,683	$11,453
Foxbank Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	169 Foxbank Plantation Drive	Moncks Corner	29461	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 761-1120	1,061	61	17.4	50.3%	580 (54.7%)	281 (26.5%)	83 (7.8%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (9.9%)	48.6	331^st of 638 public elementary schools	48.1%		48	327^th of 644 public elementary schools	49.2%	4	48.3	60.2	52.9				35.0	54.1	46.6
Sangaree Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1460 Royle Road	Summerville	29486	Dorchester County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 820-3868	596	40	14.9	70.8%	248 (41.6%)	161 (27.0%)	108 (18.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (12.2%)								(n/a)														$12,571	$731	$1,420	$2,151	$8,933	$1,487	$10,420
Sangaree Intermediate	Public	3-5	201 School House Lane	Summerville	29486	Dorchester County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 820-3850	531	28	18.7	80.2%	226 (42.6%)	138 (26.0%)	78 (14.7%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (14.5%)	34.7	414^th of 638 public elementary schools	35.1%		28.7	454^th of 644 public elementary schools	29.5%	40	47.8	53.3	50.0				39.1	34.2	31.8					$11,162	$1,937	$578	$2,515	$7,265	$1,382	$8,647
Devon Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1127 Dorothy Street	Goose Creek	29445	Charleston County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 820-3880	938	59	15.7	100.0%	272 (29.0%)	355 (37.8%)	167 (17.8%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	127 (13.5%)	9.9	601^st of 638 public elementary schools	5.8%		15.7	557^th of 644 public elementary schools	13.5%	44	30.4	30.1	35.0				28.9	21.9	14.0					$11,245	$422	$1,096	$1,518	$8,267	$1,460	$9,727

Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Berkeley Preparatory Academy?

Students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy are 56% White, 23% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Berkeley Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 786 students attended Berkeley Preparatory Academy.

What district is Berkeley Preparatory Academy in?

Charter Institute at Erskine

Is Berkeley Preparatory Academy a good school?

Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks 252^nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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