Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Public PK, KG-5

 1036 Ogden Road
       Rock Hill, SC  29730


(803) 981-1260

District: York 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 644 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,172 Help


Students who attend Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies usually attend:

Middle:    Saluda Trail Middle
High:    South Pointe High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.8%
White:
18.5%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the York 03 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.8%), White (18.5%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is 13.6. 8 elementary schools in the York 03 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is $12,172. 11 elementary schools in the York 03 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies 359th of 644 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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African American students:


York 03:

SchoolDigger ranks York 03 29th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.42 338th 542 37.6%
2004 45.78 344th 550 37.5%
2005 22.82 475th 557 14.7%
2006 22.65 476th 559 14.8%
2007 13.95 524th 566 7.4%
2008 30.06 455th 577 21.1%
2009 44.37 353rd 580 39.1%
2010 60.65 235th 589 60.1%
2011 54.56 294th 597 50.8%
2012 52.64 319th 594 46.3%
2013 65.08 203rd 599 66.1%
2014 64.60 220th 630 65.1%
2015 65.85 165th 638 74.1%
2016 55.12 270th 619 56.4%
2017 71.93 160th 639 75.0%
2018 70.68 155th 624 75.2%
2019 73.94 153rd 643 76.2%
2021 59.94 239th 622 61.6%
2022 42.13 361st 625 42.2%
2023 43.56 359th 644 44.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 226th 588 61.6%
2019 66.77 192nd 600 68.0%
2021 60.71 217th 580 62.6%
2022 42.70 346th 600 42.3%
2023 43.32 348th 608 42.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 194th 570 66.0%
2019 69.61 169th 588 71.3%
2021 49.26 270th 554 51.3%
2022 37.17 371st 573 35.3%
2023 46.17 314th 580 45.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.49 66th 151 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.17 135th 571 76.4%
2019 74.50 137th 590 76.8%
2021 64.46 182nd 561 67.6%
2022 44.00 329th 579 43.2%
2023 38.54 358th 582 38.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.41 40th 412 90.3%
2019 77.37 61st 421 85.5%
2021 72.22 59th 350 83.1%
2022 54.05 164th 393 58.3%
2023 57.17 143rd 394 63.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.50 85th 457 81.4%
2019 82.82 56th 472 88.1%
2021 79.80 71st 439 83.8%
2022 88.82 32nd 455 93.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, July 11, 2014

Open Quote As a former teacher, I saw how unfairly the children in the regular classes were treated as compared to the classes for the GT students. And, there is one classroom in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades that is a GT class. The other classes are a regular education classroom, just like other schools in the district. How this school is able to call itself an Accelerated Studies school is something that the parents should be questioning. Discipline is an issue that is not addressed and there is no support from the administration for the teachers. Look at the number of teachers who have left the school in the past 7 years. That is a true sign of problems within a school. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, April 15, 2012

Open Quote This school is extremely well run and has excellent faculty and administration. The uniform policy is an added bonus. Highly dedicated teachers and a hidden gem among public schools in Rock Hill. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 30, 2011

Open Quote The alternate form of education that this school is able to offer is very beneficial to the gifted and talented child. The self contained GT classes only work to enhance the gifted child's learning environment, and keeps the children interested in what they're learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 167 182 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1989 166 205 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 161 176 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 139 203 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 123 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 121 206 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 108 193 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 95 205 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 95 205 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 86 236 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 109 308 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 50 304 0 1 3 n/a n/a 71 429
2000 31 420 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 23 382 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 131 170 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 131 170 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 143 159 1 4 2 n/a n/a 1 310
2005 126 168 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 122 193 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 100 184 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 74 191 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 268
2009 107 200 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 187 233 3 18 3 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 209 220 9 16 3 0 3 0 460
2012 224 219 7 18 2 0 4 0 474
2013 221 229 4 12 5 0 7 0 478
2014 200 219 3 16 5 0 10 0 453
2015 198 228 1 14 3 0 8 0 452
2016 191 239 0 15 3 0 10 0 458
2017 178 237 1 16 1 0 18 0 451
2018 193 238 2 15 1 0 21 0 470
2019 180 221 2 15 0 0 23 0 441
2020 155 219 3 23 0 1 28 0 429
2021 132 223 2 29 2 0 23 0 411
2022 113 421 2 36 0 1 33 0 606
2023 91 338 1 35 0 1 25 0 491

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

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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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 28.0 12.6 n/a
1989 372 30.8 12.0 n/a
1990 340 31.8 10.6 n/a
1991 343 29.3 11.7 61.5
1992 339 26.6 12.7 63.4
1993 327 25.8 12.7 72.8
1994 301 25.0 12.0 68.8
1995 300 23.5 12.8 65
1996 300 23.5 12.8 65
1997 322 27.0 11.9 66.8
1998 421 30.5 13.8 78.1
1999 429 36.0 11.9 99.7
2000 453 37.5 12.1 82.1
2001 407 39.0 10.4 70.8
2002 304 31.6 9.6 61.2
2003 304 31.6 9.6 61.2
2004 310 33.6 9.2 59.2
2005 302 30.6 9.9 59.9
2006 325 27.0 12.0 60.3
2007 287 42.0 6.8 52.3
2008 268 25.5 10.5 47.7
2009 316 23.5 13.4 68.7
2010 444 29.4 15.1 60.1
2011 460 26.5 17.3 57
2012 474 30.0 15.8 56.1
2013 478 31.5 15.1 59.6
2014 453 26.0 17.4 60.9
2015 452 30.0 15.0 59.5
2016 458 26.0 17.6 60.9
2017 451 27.5 16.4 56.5
2018 470 28.5 16.4 55.1
2019 441 28.5 15.4 48.5
2020 429 28.5 15.0 58.7
2021 411 28.5 14.4 62
2022 606 37.0 16.3 n/a
2023 491 36.0 13.6 100

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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 28.0 12.6 n/a
1989 372 30.8 12.0 n/a
1990 340 31.8 10.6 n/a
1991 343 29.3 11.7 61.5
1992 339 26.6 12.7 63.4
1993 327 25.8 12.7 72.8
1994 301 25.0 12.0 68.8
1995 300 23.5 12.8 65
1996 300 23.5 12.8 65
1997 322 27.0 11.9 66.8
1998 421 30.5 13.8 78.1
1999 429 36.0 11.9 99.7
2000 453 37.5 12.1 82.1
2001 407 39.0 10.4 70.8
2002 304 31.6 9.6 61.2
2003 304 31.6 9.6 61.2
2004 310 33.6 9.2 59.2
2005 302 30.6 9.9 59.9
2006 325 27.0 12.0 60.3
2007 287 42.0 6.8 52.3
2008 268 25.5 10.5 47.7
2009 316 23.5 13.4 68.7
2010 444 29.4 15.1 60.1
2011 460 26.5 17.3 57
2012 474 30.0 15.8 56.1
2013 478 31.5 15.1 59.6
2014 453 26.0 17.4 60.9
2015 452 30.0 15.0 59.5
2016 458 26.0 17.6 60.9
2017 451 27.5 16.4 56.5
2018 470 28.5 16.4 55.1
2019 441 28.5 15.4 48.5
2020 429 28.5 15.0 58.7
2021 411 28.5 14.4 62
2022 606 37.0 16.3 n/a
2023 491 36.0 13.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $208 (2.3%) $404 (4.4%) $612 (6.6%) $7,368 (79.7%) $1,260 (13.6%) $8,628 (93.4%) $9,240
2020 $184 (1.8%) $491 (4.8%) $675 (6.6%) $8,164 (80.2%) $1,338 (13.1%) $9,502 (93.4%) $10,177
2021 $117 (1.1%) $46 (0.4%) $163 (1.5%) $8,958 (82.4%) $1,746 (16.1%) $10,704 (98.5%) $10,867
2022 $168 (1.4%) $617 (5.2%) $784 (6.6%) $9,701 (81.8%) $1,376 (11.6%) $11,077 (93.4%) $11,861
2023 $890 (7.3%) $1,379 (11.3%) $2,268 (18.6%) $8,713 (71.6%) $1,190 (9.8%) $9,903 (81.4%) $12,172

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 359th of 644 Elementary schools
 32%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)44.840.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 03)47.650.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)5335.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 03)5650.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)68.943.9
 25%
   4th Grade Science (York 03)51.446.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)62.257.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 03)50.457.5
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)68.945.2
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 03)49.146.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)5954.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 03)39.755.4
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies)59.139.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 03)41.842.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441491
 11.3%
African American221338
 52.9%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1535
 133.3%
Pacific Islander01
White18091
 49.4%
Two or More Races2325
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%100%
 51.5%


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Students who attend Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saluda Trail Middle
High : South Pointe High

Students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies are 69% African American, 19% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies.

Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies ranks 359th of 644 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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