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#499 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 42% in state
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
Elementary School · Marion 10 · Marion, SC
A Marion 10 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6641 South Highway 41, Marion, SC 29571
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creek Bridge Stem Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 Creek Bridge Stem 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$35,340
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Marion 10
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easterling PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–2 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
| Marion IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 3–5 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
| Mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–5 | Not available | 299 | Compare → |
| North Mullins PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | Not available | 371 | 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.
Marion 10
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 42.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creek Bridge Stem Academy is listed in Marion 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creek Bridge Stem Academy
Creek Bridge Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Marion, SC, part of Marion 10, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creek Bridge Stem Academy
What grades does Creek Bridge Stem Academy serve?
Creek Bridge Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
Creek Bridge Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creek Bridge Stem Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creek Bridge Stem Academy rank in SC?
Creek Bridge Stem Academy ranks #499 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Creek Bridge Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Creek Bridge Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creek Bridge Stem Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Creek Bridge Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Creek Bridge Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creek Bridge Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Creek Bridge Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creek Bridge Stem Academy?
100.0% of students at Creek Bridge Stem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (843) 362-3500
- Area population (ZIP 29571)
- 13,788
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 29571; 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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