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#773 of 1,176 schools in SC
Clear Dot Charter School
School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Columbia, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Dot Charter School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clear Dot Charter School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$34,327
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
47.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Pendergrass Fairwold SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #19 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.
Clear Dot Charter School is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Dot Charter School
Clear Dot Charter School is a public school in Columbia, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Dot Charter School
What grades does Clear Dot Charter School serve?
Clear Dot Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Clear Dot Charter School?
Clear Dot Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Dot Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Dot Charter School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Dot Charter School rank in SC?
Clear Dot Charter School ranks #773 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Clear Dot Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Dot Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Clear Dot Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Dot Charter School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Clear Dot Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Clear Dot Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Clear Dot Charter School a Title I school?
No, Clear Dot Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Dot Charter School?
99.3% of students at Clear Dot Charter School 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (803) 567-3075
- Area population (ZIP 29201)
- 22,955
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 22.5
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 29201; 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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