Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech
Charter School
205 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy (PDMSTA) is a public charter school located in Bishopville, South Carolina, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. Serving a diverse student population, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving abilities by integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based curricula into the traditional classroom setting. The school emphasizes preparing students for success in an increasingly competitive global economy by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world application.
Beyond its academic focus, PDMSTA strives to create a supportive community culture that fosters student engagement and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured pedagogical approach, the faculty works to ensure that students receive personalized attention tailored to their individual learning needs. The school serves as a vital educational resource for the Bishopville area, aiming to equip its students with the foundational skills and technological literacy necessary for advancement in higher education and future career pathways in the science and technology sectors.
Beyond its academic focus, PDMSTA strives to create a supportive community culture that fosters student engagement and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured pedagogical approach, the faculty works to ensure that students receive personalized attention tailored to their individual learning needs. The school serves as a vital educational resource for the Bishopville area, aiming to equip its students with the foundational skills and technological literacy necessary for advancement in higher education and future career pathways in the science and technology sectors.
205
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 169 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black169 (82.4%)
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White27 (13.2%)
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Two or More5 (2.4%)
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American Indian2 (1.0%)
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Hispanic1 (0.5%)
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Asian1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | SC Public Charter School District |
| Phone: | (803)428-8400 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 205 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
15
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
17
Grade 4
15
Grade 5
17
Grade 6
18
Grade 7
17
Grade 8
15
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
17
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15 |
| Grade 1 | 19 |
| Grade 2 | 19 |
| Grade 3 | 17 |
| Grade 4 | 15 |
| Grade 5 | 17 |
| Grade 6 | 18 |
| Grade 7 | 17 |
| Grade 8 | 15 |
| Grade 9 | 15 |
| Grade 10 | 13 |
| Grade 11 | 8 |
| Grade 12 | 17 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 94 | 45.9% |
| Male | 111 | 54.1% |