Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center ranks in the bottom 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
32%
31%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤20%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 75%.
How many students attend Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center?
207 students attend Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center?
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center offer ?
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center part of?
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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