Very Good
#196 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 17% in state
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
School · Charter Institute at Erskine · West Columbia, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2023 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Carolina Virtual Charter School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Carolina Virtual Charter School 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Glenforest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Clear Dot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–10 | 4.1 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #10 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.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Carolina Virtual Charter School
South Carolina Virtual Charter School is a public school in West Columbia, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 2,350 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Carolina Virtual Charter School
What grades does South Carolina Virtual Charter School serve?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Carolina Virtual Charter School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Carolina Virtual Charter School rank in SC?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School ranks #196 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is South Carolina Virtual Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Carolina Virtual Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Carolina Virtual Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is South Carolina Virtual Charter School a charter school?
Yes, South Carolina Virtual Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Carolina Virtual Charter School a Title I school?
No, South Carolina Virtual Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Carolina Virtual Charter School?
53.9% of students at South Carolina Virtual Charter School 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
- 2,350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (803) 253-6222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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