Excellent
#7 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
Butler Academy
Elementary School · Sc Public Charter School District · Hartsville, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 South 5th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butler Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 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 Butler 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,672/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartsville), 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
$54,191
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwell School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| First BaptistPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Carolina ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Southside Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 327 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #3 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.
Butler Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butler Academy
Butler Academy is a public elementary school in Hartsville, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butler Academy
What grades does Butler Academy serve?
Butler Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Butler Academy?
Butler Academy has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butler Academy rank in SC?
Butler Academy ranks #7 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Butler Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Butler Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Butler Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Butler Academy a charter school?
Yes, Butler Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Butler Academy a Title I school?
No, Butler Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler Academy?
100.0% of students at Butler 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Darlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (843) 287-2399
- Area population (ZIP 29550)
- 30,198
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 29550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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