Below Average
#908 of 1,176 schools in SC
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Middle School · Sc Public Charter School District · Columbia, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter middle school where students score 54 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 25193, Columbia, SC 29224
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendergrass Fairwold SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Alcorn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| W. G. Sanders MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| W. A. Perry MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 310 | 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.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #31 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES 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.
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is a public middle school in Columbia, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
What grades does Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy serve?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy rank in SC?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy ranks #908 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy has 8% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy a charter school?
Yes, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy a Title I school?
No, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
34.3% of students at Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (803) 900-0664
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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