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Robert Smalls International Academy

43 W. K. Alston Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Smalls International 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 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Robert Smalls International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Robert Smalls International Academy's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 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
Robert Smalls International 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 Robert Smalls International Academy is 0.67, which is more 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)
#1034 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Robert Smalls International Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert Smalls International Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert Smalls International Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Robert Smalls International Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
30%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Robert Smalls International Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Robert Smalls International Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Robert Smalls International 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
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Robert Smalls International Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Robert Smalls International Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Robert Smalls International Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Robert Smalls International Academy's ranking?
Robert Smalls International Academy is ranked #1034 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Robert Smalls International Academy often compared to?
Robert Smalls International Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Broad River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Robert Smalls International Academy?
685 students attend Robert Smalls International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Robert Smalls International Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Smalls International Academy?
Robert Smalls International Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Smalls International Academy offer ?
Robert Smalls International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Smalls International Academy part of?
Robert Smalls International Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

School Reviews
5   10/9/2020
RSIA is a perfect school for me cause I made new friends and family and the staff there is like a real family.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - DS
1   2/24/2020
I was at Robert Smalls since I was in 3rd grade I have been bullied at this school for years that's why I left this school for 6th grade then was bad for bullying to so don't let your kids go to Robert Smalls is a bad school for bullying they need to end bullying at all schools.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brandon Lavender

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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