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School Comparison

Meadow Glen Elementary
vs.
SC Connections Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Meadow Glen Elementary
SC Connections Academy
  • SC Connections Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Meadow Glen Elementary (229 vs. 91).
  • SC Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Meadow Glen Elementary (376.2:1 vs. 272:1).
  • SC Connections Academy reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Meadow Glen Elementary (17 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Meadow Glen Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than SC Connections Academy (93 vs. 85).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SC Connections Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Meadow Glen Elementary (229 vs. 91).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Meadow Glen Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than SC Connections Academy (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SC Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Meadow Glen Elementary (376.2:1 vs. 272:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at SC Connections Academy

6 metrics were reported by SC Connections Academy. Comparable data for Meadow Glen Elementary is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
84%
Graduating cohort
694
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
106
Dual enrollment
74
SAT/ACT participation
626

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Meadow Glen Elementary
$13,591.45
SC Connections Academy
$20,061.81
Local revenue share
Meadow Glen Elementary
43.2%
SC Connections Academy
2.5%
State revenue share
Meadow Glen Elementary
50.1%
SC Connections Academy
87.6%
Federal revenue share
Meadow Glen Elementary
6.8%
SC Connections Academy
10%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Meadow Glen Elementary
24.4%
SC Connections Academy
9.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lexington County
$75,014
Lexington County
$75,014
Poverty rate
Lexington County
11.4%
Lexington County
11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington County
33.1%
Lexington County
33.1%
Unemployment rate
Lexington County
3.6%
Lexington County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.