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Lowcountry Connection Academy

Summary:

Lowcountry Connection Academy is a public charter virtual school in Summerville, South Carolina, serving 528 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages.

Lowcountry Connection Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.88%, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 33:1, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive. When compared to nearby Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, also part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district, Lowcountry Connection Academy has a more diverse student population but lower academic performance.

Another interesting comparison is with Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education, a public charter school in the Charleston 01 district. Pattison's Academy has a much higher spending per student ($64,633) compared to Lowcountry Connection Academy ($28,140), and a remarkably low student-teacher ratio of 4.2:1, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to Lowcountry Connection Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 1520 Old Trolley Road
       Summerville, SC  29485

(843) 695-9305

District: Charter Institute at Erskine

SchoolDigger Rank:
530th of 638 South Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  33.0 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
African American:
25.8%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks worse than 53.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks worse than 80% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), African American (25.8%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowcountry Connection Academy is 33, which is the highest among 10 alternative schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowcountry Connection Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowcountry Connection Academy 530th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lowcountry Connection Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowcountry Connection Academy 174th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Lowcountry Connection Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lowcountry Connection Academy 188th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Lowcountry Connection Academy 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 Lowcountry Connection Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.03 535th 644 16.9%
2024 19.22 530th 638 16.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.92 454th 600 24.3%
2023 20.50 511th 608 16.0%
2024 25.50 463rd 599 22.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.04 378th 580 34.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.02 464th 579 19.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.86 374th 393 4.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.64 400th 463 13.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lowcountry Connection Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.45 225th 325 30.8%
2024 43.35 174th 325 46.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.95 216th 313 31.0%
2024 41.78 171st 307 44.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.68 203rd 299 32.1%
2024 38.41 179th 294 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.18 149th 303 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.57 221st 260 15.0%
2024 27.80 193rd 255 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.27 182nd 237 23.2%
2024 20.67 188th 235 20.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.46 185th 226 18.1%
2024 26.87 177th 229 22.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.77 161st 223 27.8%
2024 35.71 143rd 225 36.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.52 199th 229 13.1%
2024 11.67 210th 228 7.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lowcountry Connection Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.26 189th 197 4.1%
2024 3.95 193rd 196 1.5%
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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 Lowcountry Connection Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 188 144 4 31 1 0 28 0 396
2023 314 136 1 29 5 1 42 0 528

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 Lowcountry Connection Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 396 11.0 36.0 41.2
2023 528 16.0 33.0 62.9

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 Lowcountry Connection Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 396 11.0 36.0 41.2
2023 528 16.0 33.0 62.9

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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Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks in the bottom 16.9% of South Carolina alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Lowcountry Connection Academy.

Students at Lowcountry Connection Academy are 59% White, 26% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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