Bridgewater Academy Charter School
Bridgewater Academy Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Horry
Bridgewater Academy Charter School is located in Myrtle Beach, SC and is one of 50 schools in Horry School District. It is a charter school that serves 154 students in grades K-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.
Bridgewater Academy 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 Bridgewater Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bridgewater Academy Charter School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bridgewater Academy 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.
Bridgewater Academy 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 Bridgewater Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bridgewater Academy Charter School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bridgewater Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Forestbrook Middle School 2.8 miles | n/a | |
| Forestbrook Elementary School 2.9 miles | n/a | |
| Carolina Forest Elementary School 3.2 miles | n/a | |
| Christian Academy 3.5 miles | n/a | |
| Myrtle Beach Elementary School 3.7 miles | n/a |
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Aellison: The Mission of Bridgewater Academy is to enable all students to exceed academic standards thought direct, personal , one-on-one instruction by providing an innovative academic program within a small classroom environment, and to provide personalized,supportive learning community where teachers,parents,community members and students all partner together.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 154
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bridgewater Academy Charter School had 68% 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
49%
Black
44%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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Horry District Spending
$9,886Per Pupil
The Horry spends $9,886 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Horry District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bridgewater Academy Charter School had 11 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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