Charleston Develop. Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-6 | Charleston
Charleston Develop. Charter School is located in Charleston, SC and is one of 53 elementary schools in Charleston School District. It is a charter school that serves 146 students in grades K-6.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charleston Develop. Charter School 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 Charleston Develop. Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charleston Develop. Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charleston Develop. Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charleston Develop. Charter School 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 Charleston Develop. Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charleston Develop. Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charleston Develop. Charter School's students and teachers. more
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233 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2694
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Elementary School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| The Charleston Catholic School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| James Simons Elementary School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Sanders-Clyde Elementary School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Mason Preparatory School 0.9 miles | n/a |
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Cecelia Gordon Rogers: Charleston Development Academy Public Charter School is a terrific, wonderful, nurturing learning community center. Children, parents and teachers are engaged in wholesome learning activities continuosly.
The building is neat, clean, warm and inviting at all times. Teachers and administrators are expected to be friendly, kind, supportive and knowledgeable of education core subject matter.
CDA is extremely proud to report of the fantastic 93% parental support inclusive of fathers, mothers, grandparents, and foster parents. In addition, we receive tremendous community stakeholders embracement.
Regardless of the location - we have showcased many positive aspects of "shifting the paradigm" while creating and changing the school's culture. The unique strategies have been shared with local, regional and national audiences.
The building is neat, clean, warm and inviting at all times. Teachers and administrators are expected to be friendly, kind, supportive and knowledgeable of education core subject matter.
CDA is extremely proud to report of the fantastic 93% parental support inclusive of fathers, mothers, grandparents, and foster parents. In addition, we receive tremendous community stakeholders embracement.
Regardless of the location - we have showcased many positive aspects of "shifting the paradigm" while creating and changing the school's culture. The unique strategies have been shared with local, regional and national audiences.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 146
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47%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Charleston Develop. Charter School had 88% 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)
Black
99%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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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
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Charleston Develop. Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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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.
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