Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, R. E. Davis College Preparatory 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 5% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy's student population of 369 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
R. E. Davis College Preparatory 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 R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1149 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
85%
31%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is ranked #1149 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
369 students attend R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy offer ?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy part of?
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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