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#528 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 45% in state
Based on limited data
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Summerville, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 Bee Tree Lane, Summerville, SC 29486
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berkeley Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,386
Median home value
$329,300
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29486; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 1,226 | Compare → |
| Whitesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 1,096 | Compare → |
| Belton Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.9 | K–7 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #15 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Berkeley Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Summerville, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 786 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkeley Preparatory Academy
What grades does Berkeley Preparatory Academy serve?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Preparatory Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkeley Preparatory Academy rank in SC?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks #528 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Berkeley Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Preparatory Academy has 36% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Berkeley Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Berkeley Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Berkeley Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Berkeley Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
53.1% of students at Berkeley Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (843) 832-7921
- Area population (ZIP 29486)
- 48,964
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29486; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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