Hand Middle vs Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Hand Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 5.3/10. Hand Middle is significantly larger with 700 students, about 1.7× the size of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy (417). In math proficiency, Hand Middle leads at 38.0%.
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Hand Middle
Columbia, SC
8.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
700 students
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cayce, SC
5.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
417 students
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| Metric | Hand Middle | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.8 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #139 of 1,190 | #894 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 88th | 25th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hand Middle | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29205) | Cayce (29033) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,197 | $57,524 |
| Median Home Value | $335,200 | $156,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,100 | $1,342 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 66.3% | 31.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | 16.9% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 20 min |