At Meeting Street Academy in Spartanburg, North Carolina, three- and four-year-old students attend a full-day kindergarten program rich in learning through play, movement, and hands-on academic activities. Family engagement is also a Meeting Street hallmark, with the school offering a wide variety of opportunities for parents, students, and school staff to build relationships and learn together. At the heart of the school’s mission is a deep commitment to equity and opportunity building for all students. As teacher Kaila Griffin explains, “the big idea…is that a child’s zip code should not determine their future. So, we can help kids…become just as successful as someone who had all the advantage.”
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School Information
Meeting Street Academy-SpartanburgMs. Kyndran Hilton
Principal at Time of Nomination
Spartanburg, SC 29306-3289
(864) 253-1800
| Student Demographics 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Number of students grades PreK-5 | 291 |
| Students eligible for subsidized meals | 89% |
| Students receiving special ed services | 5% |
| ELL Students | 0% |
| African American students | 90% |
| White students | 3.2% |
| Asian students | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% |
| Student mobility rate | 5% |
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