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Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg

Elementary School · Spartanburg 07

201 East Broad Street Suite 110, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Enrollment

369

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Carolina schools

#755 of 1,176

In Spartanburg

#13 of 25

public schools

In district

#7 of 10

Spartanburg 07

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg

5.7/10

Elementary School in Spartanburg · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.3/10

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5.0/10

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About Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg

Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg is a public elementary school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Spartanburg 07. Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg serves approximately 369 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 1,176 schools in SC.

Structured state assessment records for Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 6.7
  • SC avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-5.1 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,371
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg — Students at Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SC EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 83.7% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 72.1% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 14 test records from SC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2016
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
84.5%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
74.5%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
74.5%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.1/10.

How Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg Compares

See how Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
36th percentile in SC
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

201 East Broad Street Suite 110, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pine St. Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jesse Boyd Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Drayton Mills Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Spartanburg, see our Spartanburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Spartanburg 0.3 mi 7.3
Spartanburg Preparatory School Spartanburg 0.5 mi 5.0
MONTESSORI ACADEMY Spartanburg 0.5 mi
Mary H. Wright Elementary Spartanburg 0.8 mi 4.7
Carver Middle Spartanburg 0.8 mi 5.2
Pine St. Elementary Spartanburg 1.1 mi 8.5
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership Spartanburg 1.3 mi 7.1
Drayton Mills Elementary Spartanburg 2.3 mi 7.7
Woodland Heights Elementary Spartanburg 2.4 mi 4.3
ST JAMES METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Spartanburg 2.6 mi
LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Spartanburg 2.8 mi
SPARTANBURG DAY SCHOOL Spartanburg 2.8 mi 7.9
E. P. Todd School Spartanburg 3.0 mi 5.2
Jesse Boyd Elementary Spartanburg 2.9 mi 8.2
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary Spartanburg 3.0 mi 4.0
Spartanburg High Spartanburg 3.5 mi 7.7
Lone Oak Elementary Spartanburg 3.7 mi 4.9
SC School for the Blind High Spartanburg 3.7 mi
SC School for the Deaf High Spartanburg 3.7 mi
SC School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle Spartanburg 3.7 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 29306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$38,858

Median Home Value

$159,100

Median Rent

$913/mo

Population

17,270

College Educated

21.2%

Homeownership

46.4%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

31.4%

Median Age

31.9

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Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary Ridge Spring, SC 5.7
St. Helena Elementary St. Helena, SC 5.7
Cheraw Primary Cheraw, SC 5.8
Hunley Park Elementary North Charleston, SC 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg

What grades does Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg serve?

Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg?

Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg?

The student-teacher ratio at Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg rank in SC?

Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg ranks #755 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg's MySchoolScout rating?

Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg a charter school?

No, Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg a Title I school?

No, Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg?

100.0% of students at Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Bike Score
75 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%

District

Spartanburg 07
District Enrollment
7,518
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,371
District Rank
#7 of 10

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