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Tall Pines Stem Academy vs. Horse Creek Academy

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School Overview

School
Tall Pines Stem Academy
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
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7/
10
Top 50%
Horse Creek Academy
1200 Toolebeck Road
Aiken, SC 29803
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades 5-8, Tall Pines Stem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Horse Creek Academy serves 1,308 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-12
Total Students
382 students
1,308 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tall Pines Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horse Creek Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tall Pines Stem Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horse Creek Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tall Pines Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horse Creek Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tall Pines Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone Charters Association School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#435 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tall Pines Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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41%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
37%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tall Pines Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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69%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tall Pines Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tall Pines Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tall Pines Stem Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horse Creek Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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108
Grade 1 Students
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109
Grade 2 Students
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106
Grade 3 Students
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105
Grade 4 Students
-
109
Grade 5 Students
96
108
Grade 6 Students
96
109
Grade 7 Students
95
109
Grade 8 Students
95
108
Grade 9 Students
-
95
Grade 10 Students
-
95
Grade 11 Students
-
81
Grade 12 Students
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66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horse Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone Charters Association School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tall Pines Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horse Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone Charters Association School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tall Pines Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horse Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone Charters Association School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tall Pines Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horse Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone Charters Association School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tall Pines Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horse Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone Charters Association School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tall Pines Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horse Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone Charters Association School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tall Pines Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tall Pines Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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