About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Charleston
Buist Academy is located in Charleston, SC and is one of 80 schools in Charleston School District. It is a magnet school that serves 392 students in grades K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Buist Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buist Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Buist Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buist Academy's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Buist Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buist Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Buist Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buist Academy's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Contact
Get contact info and view your school on a map.
Students & Teachers
Learn about your school's teachers and the student population.
Rankings
See your school's test scores and rankings.
Reviews
Read parent reviews of your school and share your review too.
School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
103 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Progressive School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Memminger Elementary School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Charleston Day School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| First Baptist School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Sanders-Clyde Elementary School 1 miles | n/a |
Review Buist Academy
By clicking "Post Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Recent Reviews
Buist Academy
Tara Mitchell: I think that Buist Academy is an exceptional school! This is my daughters 3rd year at Buist and she loves the school. I love the interaction between the students, the teachers, staff and of course the parents. I am very happy of the success rate that this school has, education is an important key!
Submitted
by a Parent
on Sep 13, 2010
Report Abuse
Click on this flag and we will review this school review and remove it from the site if it violates our Terms of Service. Thanks for helping us keep Education.com high quality.
Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 392
54%
46%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Buist Academy had 8% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
80%
Black
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
1%
Sponsored Link
Charleston District Spending
$9,630Per Pupil
The Charleston spends $9,630 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charleston District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Buist Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Charleston School DistrictTest Scores
About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
87%
state
86%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
79%
state
78%
Science
school
100%
district
64%
state
65%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
87%
state
85%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
84%
state
83%
Mathematics
school
98%
district
80%
state
78%
Science
school
94%
district
64%
state
64%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
79%
state
74%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
79%
state
77%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
80%
state
78%
Science
school
96%
district
62%
state
61%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
66%
state
64%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
73%
state
71%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
78%
state
77%
Science
school
96%
district
60%
state
60%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
82%
state
77%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
71%
state
70%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
76%
state
77%
Science
school
98%
district
64%
state
65%
Social Studies
school
98%
district
61%
state
57%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
71%
state
71%
Mathematics
school
98%
district
64%
state
68%
Science
school
100%
district
62%
state
64%
Social Studies
school
96%
district
67%
state
66%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
88%
state
87%
change 3%
Mathematics
school
98%
district
78%
state
77%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
72%
state
71%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
86%
state
84%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
82%
state
81%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
80%
state
79%
change 2%
Science
school
96%
district
68%
state
69%
change 2%
Social Studies
school
98%
district
78%
state
76%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
79%
state
78%
no change
Mathematics
school
100%
district
78%
state
78%
no change
Science
school
96%
district
61%
state
61%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
71%
state
66%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
75%
state
75%
no change
Mathematics
school
100%
district
75%
state
76%
no change
Science
school
96%
district
55%
state
57%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
81%
state
78%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
75%
state
73%
no change
Mathematics
school
100%
district
78%
state
78%
change 2%
Science
school
100%
district
70%
state
70%
change 2%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
60%
state
56%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
71%
state
71%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
70%
state
70%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
63%
state
63%
change 5%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
68%
state
69%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
80%
state
78%
Mathematics
school
95%
district
70%
state
67%
Science
school
90%
district
64%
state
62%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
79%
state
74%
Writing
school
95%
district
75%
state
69%
English Language Arts
school
96%
district
76%
state
76%
Mathematics
school
96%
district
79%
state
77%
Science
school
96%
district
69%
state
69%
Social Studies
school
98%
district
83%
state
80%
Writing
school
96%
district
73%
state
70%
English Language Arts
school
98%
district
81%
state
80%
Mathematics
school
96%
district
75%
state
74%
Science
school
100%
district
69%
state
68%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
74%
state
70%
Writing
school
100%
district
74%
state
73%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
70%
state
72%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
70%
state
70%
Science
school
100%
district
63%
state
64%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
80%
state
80%
Writing
school
98%
district
73%
state
70%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
72%
state
69%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
72%
state
70%
Science
school
100%
district
72%
state
71%
Social Studies
school
98%
district
65%
state
60%
Writing
school
96%
district
74%
state
70%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
70%
state
68%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
64%
state
63%
Science
school
92%
district
62%
state
62%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
72%
state
70%
Writing
school
100%
district
70%
state
68%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
81%
state
81%
change 5%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
70%
state
70%
change 6%
Science
school
95%
district
56%
state
56%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
76%
state
73%
change 5%
Writing
school
100%
district
74%
state
71%
no change
English Language Arts
school
96%
district
79%
state
77%
no change
Mathematics
school
96%
district
81%
state
77%
change 4%
Science
school
92%
district
70%
state
69%
change 4%
Social Studies
school
94%
district
81%
state
76%
change 4%
Writing
school
100%
district
76%
state
72%
no change
English Language Arts
school
98%
district
80%
state
78%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
98%
district
73%
state
71%
change 12%
Science
school
88%
district
68%
state
66%
change 8%
Social Studies
school
92%
district
70%
state
66%
no change
Writing
school
100%
district
77%
state
75%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
73%
state
72%
no change
Mathematics
school
100%
district
72%
state
70%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
61%
state
61%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
80%
state
79%
change 2%
Writing
school
100%
district
74%
state
72%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
72%
state
69%
no change
Mathematics
school
100%
district
67%
state
67%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
72%
state
73%
no change
Social Studies
school
98%
district
63%
state
62%
change 2%
Writing
school
98%
district
73%
state
70%
no change
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
66%
state
64%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
98%
district
65%
state
63%
change 9%
Science
school
100%
district
67%
state
68%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
72%
state
69%
no change
Writing
school
100%
district
74%
state
72%
change 3%
English Language Arts
school
98%
district
80%
state
80%
change 3%
Mathematics
school
97%
district
70%
state
70%
no change
Science
school
95%
district
61%
state
61%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
78%
state
77%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
100%
district
78%
state
78%
change 4%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
82%
state
79%
change 5%
Science
school
96%
district
71%
state
71%
change 7%
Social Studies
school
100%
district
82%
state
77%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
94%
district
80%
state
78%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
96%
district
77%
state
75%
change 9%
Science
school
96%
district
68%
state
65%
change 5%
Social Studies
school
88%
district
74%
state
70%
change 2%
Writing
school
98%
district
80%
state
78%
change 5%
English Language Arts
school
95%
district
72%
state
70%
no change
Mathematics
school
100%
district
76%
state
73%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
66%
state
65%
no change
Social Studies
school
100%
district
82%
state
78%
change 4%
English Language Arts
school
96%
district
70%
state
68%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
98%
district
68%
state
70%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
71%
state
72%
no change
Social Studies
school
98%
district
64%
state
64%
change 5%
English Language Arts
school
95%
district
70%
state
68%
change 2%
Mathematics
school
100%
district
69%
state
70%
no change
Science
school
100%
district
70%
state
70%
change 9%
Social Studies
school
91%
district
75%
state
72%
no change
Writing
school
100%
district
70%
state
68%
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving South Carolina students.
Learn More »
Number Bingo 1
Number 11 Coloring Page
Writing the Letter o
Beginning Sounds: T and S
Lowercase Letter Sudoku: yzab
Color by Letter: Capital and Lowercase Z
