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#446 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 38% in state
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Sc Public Charter School District · Trenton, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 97, Trenton, SC 29847
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bettis Preparatory Leadership 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average430/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,219
Median home value
$179,200
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #24 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES 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.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Trenton, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 128 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
What grades does Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy serve?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy rank in SC?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy ranks #446 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
100.0% of students at Bettis Preparatory Leadership 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
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Edgefield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (803) 663-7266
- Area population (ZIP 29847)
- 4,925
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 29847; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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