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#502 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 43% in state

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle

Elementary School · Deaf & Blind School · Spartanburg, SC

A Deaf & Blind School elementary school where students score 73 points below what's typical for similar communities.

355 Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-73.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile0th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio1.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,760/100K

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

$77,428

Median home value

$264,000

Median rent

$1,031/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Springs AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–120.0 mi40Compare →
Sc School for the Blind Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–80.0 mi20Compare →
E. P. Todd SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.2 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Deaf & Blind School

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle is listed in Deaf & Blind School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Deaf & Blind School, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle

What grades does Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle serve?

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle?

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle is 1.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle rank in SC?

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle ranks #502 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle a charter school?

No, Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle a Title I school?

No, Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle?

7.7% of students at Sc School for the Deaf Elementary/middle 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher Ratio
1.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
special_ed
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
Area population (ZIP 29302)
19,031
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
39.3
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 29302; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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