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#1145 of 1,176 schools in SC

Sangaree Intermediate

Elementary School · Berkeley 01 · Summerville, SC

A Berkeley 01 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

201 School House Lane, Summerville, SC 29483

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$12,810
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Sangaree Intermediate score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sangaree Intermediate 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,996/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerville), 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

$82,194

Median home value

$303,400

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–120.5 mi111Compare →
Faith Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.4 mi277Compare →
College Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–51.6 mi819Compare →
Devon Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.8 mi938Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berkeley 01

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#43 of 46
District spending per student
$12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sangaree Intermediate is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sangaree Intermediate

Sangaree Intermediate is a public elementary school in Summerville, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 531 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,145 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sangaree Intermediate

What grades does Sangaree Intermediate serve?

Sangaree Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Sangaree Intermediate?

Sangaree Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Sangaree Intermediate is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sangaree Intermediate rank in SC?

Sangaree Intermediate ranks #1,145 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Sangaree Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Sangaree Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Sangaree Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sangaree Intermediate has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sangaree Intermediate a charter school?

No, Sangaree Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sangaree Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Sangaree Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sangaree Intermediate?

80.2% of students at Sangaree Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 29483)
56,979
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
38.5
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 29483; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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