The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 81%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students (09-10)
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
6%
Black
(09-10)75%
38%
White
(09-10)25%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% SC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% SC state average).
How many students attend Mary L. Dinkins Charter?
134 students attend Mary L. Dinkins Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mary L. Dinkins Charter students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Mary L. Dinkins Charter offer ?
Mary L. Dinkins Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Mary L. Dinkins Charter part of?
Mary L. Dinkins Charter is part of Lee 01 School District.
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