Horse Creek Academy

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Public, Charter PK, KG-8

1200 Tooleback Road
Aiken, SC 29803

(803) 226-0160

District: Aiken 01

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 570

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

African American:

16.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.11. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Horse Creek Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Aiken 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Aiken 01 38^th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horse Creek Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	24.08	451^st	542	16.8%
2004	10.24	523^rd	550	4.9%
2005	18.50	493^rd	557	11.5%
2006	39.76	379^th	559	32.2%
2007	53.59	285^th	566	49.6%
2008	57.71	263^rd	577	54.4%
2009	57.12	262^nd	580	54.8%
2010	35.53	426^th	589	27.7%
2011	36.14	433^rd	597	27.5%
2012	34.19	442^nd	594	25.6%
2013	28.25	485^th	599	19.0%
2014	59.80	265^th	630	57.9%
2015	49.51	314^th	638	50.8%
2016	33.62	430^th	619	30.5%
2017	36.07	413^th	639	35.4%
2018	42.40	354^th	624	43.3%
2019	40.11	395^th	643	38.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.25	297^th	588	49.5%
2019	34.04	425^th	600	29.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.61	312^th	570	45.3%
2019	35.49	403^rd	588	31.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.48	336^th	571	41.2%
2019	47.16	319^th	590	45.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.97	346^th	457	24.3%
2019	18.70	405^th	472	14.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2003	40.49	149^th	225	33.8%
2004	26.84	183^rd	230	20.4%
2005	27.21	184^th	230	20.0%
2006	64.22	90^th	231	61.0%
2007	43.87	152^nd	236	35.6%
2008	42.02	161^st	244	34.0%
2009	51.59	138^th	249	44.6%
2010	48.67	152^nd	261	41.8%
2011	45.67	170^th	269	36.8%
2012	29.09	217^th	271	19.9%
2013	9.76	259^th	276	6.2%
2014	29.49	227^th	291	22.0%
2015	40.74	177^th	301	41.2%
2016	40.72	192^nd	303	36.6%
2017	28.07	233^rd	317	26.5%
2018	49.78	140^th	303	53.8%
2019	47.10	156^th	315	50.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.21	86^th	280	69.3%
2019	50.90	126^th	289	56.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.52	142^nd	281	49.5%
2019	37.10	191^st	296	35.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.89	124^th	284	56.3%
2019	56.40	114^th	296	61.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Horse Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.01	175^th	250	30.0%
2019	22.28	211^th	258	18.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, February 21, 2019

Worst school ever as my kids go through it. they never send out their test scores & keep it like classified or need to know stuff. even their PSAT scores which my daughters never received. and their LEXILE Score which i been trying in touch with the teachers and administrators but no luck as i already moved out from the school but they are so lazzy do not won't to transfer stuff even i have given them permission to do so. this is the fifth time i am going to email the school but still no response. so tired of it i only wish the school closed down that would be great now. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 4, 2019

This is our 5th year at this school. The only reason we haven't left is out of fear that the public school will be worse and then we won't be able to get back our spot. Very disorganized, lack of communication, office will not return emails, teachers rely on parents to donate literally everything( printer ink, lamps, landscaping.) Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 16, 2018

As a middle school we think HCA can be the best in the county! It's gone through some changes the last couple years, but Mrs. Morris has worked real hard for it to expand and become more organized. Our son's 6th grade year last year was his best year yet! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 21, 2011

This is the worse school I have ever dealt with. The principal is rude, haughty, and insensitive to the needs of the children. Some of teachers are fantastic, but their hands are tied due to this school's administrator. I would never recommend this school to anyone if they want their child to be successful in a school where the faculty genuinely cares about their well-being, achievements, and works with the parents. My advice is tto stay away from this place. It is a nightmare! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Horse Creek Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	139	46	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	193
2003	139	46	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	193
2004	220	61	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	23	307
2005	169	62	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	11	243
2006	127	45	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	10	182
2007	102	55	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2008	113	50	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	166
2009	119	46	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	169
2010	103	45	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2011	110	39	0	0	0	0	6	0	155
2012	122	43	0	0	0	0	9	0	174
2013	124	46	0	1	0	0	6	0	177
2014	143	45	0	0	1	0	6	0	195
2015	256	57	2	12	1	0	6	0	334
2016	314	73	5	19	0	0	17	0	428
2017	329	86	8	24	0	0	20	0	467
2018	408	103	5	21	0	0	20	0	557
2019	397	95	2	21	0	0	29	0	544
2020	411	95	3	30	0	0	31	0	570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horse Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	193	n/a	n/a	46.3
2003	193	n/a	n/a	46.3
2004	307	n/a	n/a	52.8
2005	243	n/a	n/a	40.9
2006	182	n/a	n/a	12.8
2007	157	8.0	19.6	28
2008	166	7.0	23.7	1.2
2009	169	8.0	21.1	n/a
2010	150	12.0	12.5	2
2011	155	13.0	11.9	41.9
2012	174	13.0	13.3	38.5
2013	177	13.0	13.6	37.9
2014	195	11.0	17.7	43.1
2015	334	21.0	15.9	62
2016	428	25.0	17.1	43.5
2017	467	26.8	17.4	35.5
2018	557	30.8	18.0	37.7
2019	544	36.0	15.1	38.2
2020	570	36.0	15.8	36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horse Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	193	n/a	n/a	46.3
2003	193	n/a	n/a	46.3
2004	307	n/a	n/a	52.8
2005	243	n/a	n/a	40.9
2006	182	n/a	n/a	12.8
2007	157	8.0	19.6	28
2008	166	7.0	23.7	1.2
2009	169	8.0	21.1	n/a
2010	150	12.0	12.5	2
2011	155	13.0	11.9	41.9
2012	174	13.0	13.3	38.5
2013	177	13.0	13.6	37.9
2014	195	11.0	17.7	43.1
2015	334	21.0	15.9	62
2016	428	25.0	17.1	43.5
2017	467	26.8	17.4	35.5
2018	557	30.8	18.0	37.7
2019	544	36.0	15.1	38.2
2020	570	36.0	15.8	36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horse Creek Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$231 (2.7%)	$128 (1.5%)	$359 (4.3%)	$6,571 (77.9%)	$1,507 (17.9%)	$8,078 (95.7%)	$8,437
2020	$731 (8.1%)	$258 (2.9%)	$989 (11.0%)	$6,444 (71.7%)	$1,556 (17.3%)	$8,000 (89.0%)	$8,989

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Horse Creek Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SC READY English Language Arts (2023)			SC READY Mathematics (2023)			SCPASS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SCPASS Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
East Aiken School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	223 Old Wagener Road	Aiken	29801	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2450	539	40	13.6	100.0%	212 (39.3%)	224 (41.6%)	45 (8.3%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.3%)	53.6	288^th of 644 public elementary schools	55.3%		61.4	232^nd of 625 public elementary schools	62.9%	56	58.4	60.2	47.2	57.1	38.8	31.9	54.3	$11,788	$1,507	$653	$2,160	$8,777	$852	$9,629
Millbrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	255 East Pine Log Road	Aiken	29803	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2580	661	44	15.1	37.7%	297 (44.9%)	205 (31.0%)	73 (11.0%)	14 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (10.4%)	64.5	224^th of 644 public elementary schools	65.2%		65.8	204^th of 625 public elementary schools	67.4%	20	63.6	63.0	57.3	55.1	58.4	40.8	51.7	$10,865	$1,235	$563	$1,798	$8,289	$778	$9,066
North Aiken Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Bears Rock Road	Aiken	29801	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2690	466	37	12.5	100.0%	47 (10.1%)	322 (69.1%)	65 (13.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	13.1	573^rd of 644 public elementary schools	11.0%		9.7	585^th of 625 public elementary schools	6.4%	12	33.9	34.4	28.0	37.3	19.7	24.0	11.5	$12,489	$1,705	$701	$2,406	$8,891	$1,192	$10,083
Chukker Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1830 Chukker Creek Road	Aiken	29803	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2474	664	47	14.1	30.1%	325 (48.9%)	223 (33.6%)	44 (6.6%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.1%)	69.9	189^th of 644 public elementary schools	70.7%		64.1	216^th of 625 public elementary schools	65.4%	27	67.2	59.6	64.1	70.0	50.0	46.7	50.0	$10,551	$1,242	$501	$1,743	$7,918	$890	$8,808
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3773 Charleston Highway	Aiken	29801	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2560	431	33	13.0	100.0%	180 (41.8%)	74 (17.2%)	142 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)	42.9	361^st of 644 public elementary schools	43.9%		44.2	343^rd of 625 public elementary schools	45.1%	18	45.0	44.8	56.1	30.0	56.9	35.6	44.8	$13,244	$1,794	$735	$2,528	$9,746	$970	$10,716
Aiken Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2050 Pine Log Road	Aiken	29803	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2740	524	39	13.4	100.0%	203 (38.7%)	248 (47.3%)	25 (4.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.2%)	61	239^th of 644 public elementary schools	62.9%		56.8	260^th of 625 public elementary schools	58.4%	21	52.0	72.0	58.6	45.9	56.0	43.4	54.7	$11,774	$1,421	$621	$2,041	$8,788	$945	$9,732
Warrenville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	569 Howlandville Road	Warrenville	29851	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 663-4270	389	29	13.4	100.0%	229 (58.9%)	53 (13.6%)	66 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.3%)	45.7	341^st of 644 public elementary schools	47.0%		36.5	400^th of 625 public elementary schools	36.0%	59	42.0	46.3	50.0	48.4	51.9	42.9	46.3	$12,548	$1,785	$637	$2,423	$9,244	$881	$10,125
J. D. Lever Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2404 Columbia Highway	Aiken	29803	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 641-2760	505	35	14.4	100.0%	227 (45.0%)	172 (34.1%)	57 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.3%)	25.5	488^th of 644 public elementary schools	24.2%		24.3	470^th of 625 public elementary schools	24.8%	18	38.2	35.2	36.5	46.1	36.6	31.7	25.3	$11,686	$1,552	$731	$2,283	$8,567	$836	$9,402
Greendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 South Boundary Avenue	New Ellenton	29809	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 652-8170	303	29	10.4	100.0%	114 (37.6%)	115 (38.0%)	51 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.6%)	41.6	371^st of 644 public elementary schools	42.4%		23	481^st of 625 public elementary schools	23.0%	110	61.2	41.3	65.3	42.9	21.8	32.7	39.1	$11,873	$1,382	$746	$2,128	$8,977	$768	$9,745
Graniteville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Willis Circle	Graniteville	29829	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 564-1058	377	28	13.6	100.0%	162 (43.0%)	116 (30.8%)	67 (17.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.4%)	35.1	422^nd of 644 public elementary schools	34.5%		41.6	362^nd of 625 public elementary schools	42.1%	60	47.9	46.0	51.6	45.1	23.0	45.1	22.9

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How many students attend Horse Creek Academy?

In the 2019-20 school year, 570 students attended Horse Creek Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Horse Creek Academy?

Students at Horse Creek Academy are 72% White, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Horse Creek Academy in?

Aiken 01

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