Excellent
#147 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 12% in state
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Middle School · Sc Public Charter School District · Aiken, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
82 Camp Long Road, Aiken, SC 29805
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tall Pines Stem Academy score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tall Pines Stem Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aiken), 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
$76,359
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in SC Public Charter School District
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 1,355 | Compare → |
| High Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,250 | Compare → |
| Legacy Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,583 | Compare → |
| York Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | Not available | 1,681 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #11 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.
Tall Pines Stem Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tall Pines Stem Academy
Tall Pines Stem Academy is a public middle school in Aiken, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 382 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tall Pines Stem Academy
What grades does Tall Pines Stem Academy serve?
Tall Pines Stem Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Tall Pines Stem Academy?
Tall Pines Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tall Pines Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tall Pines Stem Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tall Pines Stem Academy rank in SC?
Tall Pines Stem Academy ranks #147 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Tall Pines Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tall Pines Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Tall Pines Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tall Pines Stem Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Tall Pines Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Tall Pines Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tall Pines Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Tall Pines Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tall Pines Stem Academy?
14.4% of students at Tall Pines Stem Academy 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Aiken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (803) 502-1692
- Area population (ZIP 29805)
- 4,882
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 29805; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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