Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies's student population of 606 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
70%
32%
White
19%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies's ranking?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies is ranked #459 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies often compared to?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School, Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies?
606 students attend Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies offer ?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies part of?
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies is part of York 03 School District.
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