Very Good
#229 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 19% in state
Summit Classical School
Elementary School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Clinton, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 East Florida Street, Clinton, SC 29325
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Classical School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Classical 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$54,209
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwell Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Eastside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Clinton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Belton Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.9 | K–7 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #12 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.
Summit Classical School is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Classical School
Summit Classical School is a public elementary school in Clinton, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 80 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Classical School
What grades does Summit Classical School serve?
Summit Classical School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Summit Classical School?
Summit Classical School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Classical School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Classical School rank in SC?
Summit Classical School ranks #229 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Summit Classical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Classical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Summit Classical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Classical School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Summit Classical School a charter school?
Yes, Summit Classical School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Classical School a Title I school?
No, Summit Classical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Classical School?
26.2% of students at Summit Classical 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Laurens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.5%
- Phone
- (864) 200-0535
- Area population (ZIP 29325)
- 14,164
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 29325; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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