C
Below Average
54/100

Walter G. Byers School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
320
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%11/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 59th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency18% (−24 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%12%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +11 pts, math +6 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1415 Hamilton St
City Charlotte
ZIP Code 28206
District 3702970
NCES School ID 370297002660
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28206

Understanding the community around Walter G. Byers School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,555
Per Capita Income $30,785
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%
High School or Higher 80.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,700
Median Rent $1,127
Owner-Occupied 36.0%
Renter-Occupied 64.0%
View full data for ZIP 28206 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walter G. Byers School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 74.1%
Hispanic/Latino 16.9%
Two or More Races 6.3%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 320
Teachers (FTE) 26.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walter G. Byers School?
Walter G. Byers School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walter G. Byers School?
Walter G. Byers School has 320 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Walter G. Byers School serve?
Walter G. Byers School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walter G. Byers School receive per student?
Walter G. Byers School receives $15,997 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walter G. Byers School in 28206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$327,328
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,545
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
64.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026