B
Good
70/100

Central Park School For Children

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 724 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
B+
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

70
Repit Score
out of 100
609
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.71 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% 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 −10 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 proficiency58% (+12 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency40% (−2 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
White77%52%reading +18 pts, math +0 pts78th percentile (list)
Black22%8%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%25%reading +11 pts, math -4 pts53rd percentile (list)
Multiracial65%55%reading +18 pts, math +18 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts38th 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 724 Foster Street
City Durham
ZIP Code 27701
District 3700130
NCES School ID 370013002665
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27701

Understanding the community around Central Park School For Children helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,475
Per Capita Income $44,336
Poverty Rate 16.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $414,100
Median Rent $1,117
Owner-Occupied 29.6%
Renter-Occupied 70.4%
View full data for ZIP 27701 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Park School For Children.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.1%
Black 25.5%
Hispanic/Latino 17.4%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 609
Teachers (FTE) 41.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Park School For Children?
Central Park School For Children has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Central Park School For Children?
Central Park School For Children has 609 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Central Park School For Children serve?
Central Park School For Children serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Central Park School For Children receive per student?
Central Park School For Children receives $14,934 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Park School For Children in 27701 ▼
Avg Home Value
$427,836
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,766
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
70.4%

Other Schools in 27701

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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