Carolina Charter for Inquiry
About This School
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.
Carolina Charter for Inquiry did not make 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 Carolina Charter for Inquiry's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Carolina Charter for Inquiry had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carolina Charter for Inquiry's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Heights Elementary School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| J P Thomas Elementary School 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| A J Lewis Greenview Elementary School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Vv Reid School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Ben Lippen School 2.6 miles | n/a |
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Total: 107Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Carolina Charter for Inquiry had 62% 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)
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In 2011, Carolina Charter for Inquiry had 25 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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