Excellent
#146 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 12% in state
Gold Hill Elementary
Elementary School · York 04 · Tega Cay, SC
A York 04 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard, Tega Cay, SC 29708
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gold Hill Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gold Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tega Cay), 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
$129,304
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tega Cay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 795 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Orchard Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Doby's Bridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 783 | 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.
York 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gold Hill Elementary is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gold Hill Elementary
Gold Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Tega Cay, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 847 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gold Hill Elementary
What grades does Gold Hill Elementary serve?
Gold Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gold Hill Elementary?
Gold Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Hill Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gold Hill Elementary rank in SC?
Gold Hill Elementary ranks #146 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Gold Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gold Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Gold Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gold Hill Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gold Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Gold Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gold Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gold Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gold Hill Elementary?
18.9% of students at Gold Hill Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (803) 548-8250
- Area population (ZIP 29708)
- 42,931
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 29708; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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