Midlands Math/Business Charter School
Midlands Math/Business Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 4-8 | Richland 1
Midlands Math/Business Charter School is located in Columbia, SC and is one of 50 schools in Richland 1 School District. It is a charter school that serves 80 students in grades 4-8.
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.
Midlands Math/Business Charter School 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 Midlands Math/Business Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Midlands Math/Business Charter School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Midlands Math/Business 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.
Midlands Math/Business Charter School 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 Midlands Math/Business Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Midlands Math/Business Charter School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Midlands Math/Business Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| St Joseph School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Sonlight Heritage Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Brennen Elementary School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten 1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 80
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Midlands Math/Business Charter School had 79% 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
91%
Two or More Races
8%
White
1%
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Richland 1 District Spending
$12,770Per Pupil
The Richland 1 spends $12,770 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Richland 1 District
8:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Midlands Math/Business Charter School had 8 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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