Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Link Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
East Link Academy is ranked #81 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend East Link Academy?
241 students attend East Link Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Link Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Link Academy?
East Link Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Link Academy offer ?
East Link Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Link Academy part of?
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