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#570 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 48% in state
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
Elementary School · Lexington 02 · West Columbia, SC
A Lexington 02 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1520 Duke Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saluda River Academy for the Arts score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saluda River Academy for the Arts 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Columbia), 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
$53,673
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29169; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 1,002 | Compare → |
| East Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Glenforest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Congaree ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 2–5 | Not available | 354 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lexington 02
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saluda River Academy for the Arts is listed in Lexington 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saluda River Academy for the Arts
Saluda River Academy for the Arts is a public elementary school in West Columbia, SC, part of Lexington 02, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saluda River Academy for the Arts
What grades does Saluda River Academy for the Arts serve?
Saluda River Academy for the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
Saluda River Academy for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda River Academy for the Arts is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saluda River Academy for the Arts rank in SC?
Saluda River Academy for the Arts ranks #570 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Saluda River Academy for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Saluda River Academy for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saluda River Academy for the Arts has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Saluda River Academy for the Arts a charter school?
No, Saluda River Academy for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saluda River Academy for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Saluda River Academy for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
100.0% of students at Saluda River Academy for the Arts 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (803) 739-4095
- Area population (ZIP 29169)
- 21,342
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 29169; 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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