How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aiken Intermediate | Tall Pines STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aiken, SC | Aiken, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 427 | 382 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 9.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aiken Intermediate | Tall Pines STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,967 | $23,863 |
| District | Aiken 01 | South Carolina Public Charter School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aiken Intermediate | Tall Pines STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 85.3% |
| African American | 44.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aiken Intermediate | Tall Pines STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 8.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 125 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.