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#877 of 1,176 schools in SC
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Elementary School · Sc Public Charter School District · Spartanburg, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
385 South Spring Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spartanburg Preparatory School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Spartanburg Preparatory 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$38,858
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Mary H. Wright ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Meeting Street Academy-spartanburgEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
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.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #30 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES 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.
Spartanburg Preparatory School is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spartanburg Preparatory School
Spartanburg Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #877 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spartanburg Preparatory School
What grades does Spartanburg Preparatory School serve?
Spartanburg Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Spartanburg Preparatory School?
Spartanburg Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg Preparatory School 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 Spartanburg Preparatory School rank in SC?
Spartanburg Preparatory School ranks #877 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Spartanburg Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spartanburg Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Spartanburg Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spartanburg Preparatory School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spartanburg Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Spartanburg Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Spartanburg Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Spartanburg Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spartanburg Preparatory School?
100.0% of students at Spartanburg Preparatory 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (864) 621-3882
- Area population (ZIP 29306)
- 17,270
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 29306; 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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