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#553 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 47% in state
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
Elementary School · York 03 · Rock Hill, SC
A York 03 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1036 Ogden Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies score 40% 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 17 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Hill), 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
$63,122
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
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.
York 03
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #9 of 24
- District spending per student
- $14,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is listed in York 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is a public elementary school in Rock Hill, SC, part of York 03, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
What grades does Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies serve?
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies rank in SC?
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies ranks #553 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies a charter school?
No, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies a Title I school?
No, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
100.0% of students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (803) 981-1260
- Area population (ZIP 29730)
- 57,500
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 29730; 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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