Excellent
#29 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 2% in state
Tega Cay Elementary
Elementary School · York 04 · Tega Cay, SC
A York 04 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2185 Gold Hill Road, Tega Cay, SC 29708
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tega Cay Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tega Cay Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tega Cay), 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
$129,304
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29708; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Palisades Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Orchard Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 599 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 04
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tega Cay Elementary is listed in York 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tega Cay Elementary
Tega Cay Elementary is a public elementary school in Tega Cay, SC, part of York 04, serving approximately 795 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tega Cay Elementary
What grades does Tega Cay Elementary serve?
Tega Cay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tega Cay Elementary?
Tega Cay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tega Cay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tega Cay Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tega Cay Elementary rank in SC?
Tega Cay Elementary ranks #29 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Tega Cay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tega Cay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Tega Cay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tega Cay Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Tega Cay Elementary a charter school?
No, Tega Cay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tega Cay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tega Cay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tega Cay Elementary?
15.0% of students at Tega Cay Elementary 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
- 795
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (803) 548-8282
- Area population (ZIP 29708)
- 42,931
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 29708; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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