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The Palmetto School
Elementary School · York 03 · Rock Hill, SC
A York 03 charter elementary school where students score 59 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2892, Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Palmetto School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Palmetto School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$79,936
Median home value
$301,300
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 0.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Freedom Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri InquiryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 474 | 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 03
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #24 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
The Palmetto School is listed in York 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Palmetto School
The Palmetto School is a public elementary school in Rock Hill, SC, part of York 03, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Palmetto School
What grades does The Palmetto School serve?
The Palmetto School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Palmetto School?
The Palmetto School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Palmetto School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Palmetto School 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 The Palmetto School rank in SC?
The Palmetto School ranks #1,156 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is The Palmetto School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Palmetto School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 The Palmetto School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Palmetto School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Palmetto School a charter school?
Yes, The Palmetto School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Palmetto School a Title I school?
No, The Palmetto School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Palmetto School?
27.6% of students at The Palmetto 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
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Phone
- (803) 328-6555
- Area population (ZIP 29732)
- 57,551
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 29732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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