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#644 of 1,176 schools in SC
Cedar Springs Academy
School · Deaf & Blind School · Spartanburg, SC
A Deaf & Blind School school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Springs Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Springs 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spartanburg), 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
$77,428
Median home value
$264,000
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Deaf & Blind School
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cedar Springs Academy is listed in Deaf & Blind School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Springs Academy
Cedar Springs Academy is a public school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Deaf & Blind School, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Springs Academy
What grades does Cedar Springs Academy serve?
Cedar Springs Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Springs Academy?
Cedar Springs Academy has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs Academy is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Springs Academy rank in SC?
Cedar Springs Academy ranks #644 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Cedar Springs Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Springs Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Cedar Springs Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Springs Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Cedar Springs Academy a charter school?
No, Cedar Springs Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Springs Academy a Title I school?
No, Cedar Springs Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Springs Academy?
7.5% of students at Cedar Springs 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (864) 577-7771
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 29302)
- 19,031
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 29302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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