Excellent
#148 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 13% in state
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch
School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Hardeeville, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 John Smith Road, Hardeeville, SC 29927
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch score 33% 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 7 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,667/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hardeeville), 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
$70,718
Median home value
$349,500
Median rent
$1,447/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 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.
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch is a public school in Hardeeville, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 666 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch
What grades does Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch serve?
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch?
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch rank in SC?
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch ranks #148 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch 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 Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch a charter school?
Yes, Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch a Title I school?
No, Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch?
99.5% of students at Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (843) 784-2630
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 29927)
- 10,517
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 29927; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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