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Lowcountry Connection Academy

1520 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lowcountry Connection Academy's student population of 528 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lowcountry Connection Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowcountry Connection Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#750 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
41%
50-54%
52%
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
26%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lowcountry Connection Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lowcountry Connection Academy and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lowcountry Connection Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Lowcountry Connection Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lowcountry Connection Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowcountry Connection Academy's ranking?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is ranked #750 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowcountry Connection Academy?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Connection Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Connection Academy?
528 students attend Lowcountry Connection Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lowcountry Connection Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowcountry Connection Academy?
Lowcountry Connection Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Connection Academy offer ?
Lowcountry Connection Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lowcountry Connection Academy part of?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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