Sandel Elementary vs SC Connections Academy
Sandel Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 5.4/10. SC Connections Academy is significantly larger with 5,955 students, about 11.7× the size of Sandel Elementary (507). In math proficiency, SC Connections Academy leads at 44.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Sandel Elementary
Columbia, SC
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
507 students
SC Connections Academy
Columbia, SC
5.4/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharterVirtual
5,955 students
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| Metric | Sandel Elementary | SC Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 47.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #747 of 1,190 | #875 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 37th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sandel Elementary | SC Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 44.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 29.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29210) | Columbia (29210) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,258 | $50,258 |
| Median Home Value | $183,000 | $183,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.8% | 29.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |