C+
Average
63/100

Research Triangle Charter

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2418 Ellis Road, Durham, NC 27703
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
C+
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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
727
Students
enrolled
23.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −20 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 proficiency29% (−17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 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
Black28%19%reading -1 pts, math +1 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income24%19%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts30th 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 2418 Ellis Road
City Durham
ZIP Code 27703
District 3700081
NCES School ID 370008102444
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27703

Understanding the community around Research Triangle Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,056
Per Capita Income $40,570
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $304,300
Median Rent $1,289
Owner-Occupied 65.3%
Renter-Occupied 34.7%
View full data for ZIP 27703 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Research Triangle Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.7%
Hispanic/Latino 24.8%
Two or More Races 11.7%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 727
Teachers (FTE) 31.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Research Triangle Charter?
Research Triangle Charter has a Repit School Score of 63 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 Research Triangle Charter?
Research Triangle Charter has 727 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1.
What grades does Research Triangle Charter serve?
Research Triangle Charter serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Research Triangle Charter receive per student?
Research Triangle Charter receives $12,065 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Research Triangle Charter in 27703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,352
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,868
1-Year Change
-2.5%
% Renters
34.7%

Other Schools in 27703

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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