Serving 550 students in grades 3-5, Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
550 students attend Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus students are Black, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus offer ?
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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