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J. P. Thomas ElementaryPalmetto Achievement Center for Excellence AcademyAlcorn MiddleArden Elementary
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| Measure | J. P. Thomas Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy Columbia, South Carolina | Alcorn Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Arden Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 688 | #8 of 248 | #222 of 248 | #613 of 688 |
| National rank | #39968 of 50,301 | #1115 of 15,369 | #13478 of 15,369 | #41561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–8 | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 346 | 216 | 381 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 216 | 381 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.4 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – | 16% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – | – | – |
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Success Index (US) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Enrollment: Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year. Free/reduced-price lunch: Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Students per teacher: Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size. Reading proficiency: Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).