A
Very Good
89/100

Southwest Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2320 Cook Road, Durham, NC 27713
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in North Carolina
Growth
A
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd 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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
669
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%63/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 88th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs 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 +23 points better 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 proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 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
White65%65%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts72nd percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -11 pts, math -13 pts11th 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 2320 Cook Road
City Durham
ZIP Code 27713
District 3701260
NCES School ID 370126002218
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27713

Understanding the community around Southwest Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,941
Per Capita Income $50,821
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.4%
High School or Higher 96.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $336,400
Median Rent $1,377
Owner-Occupied 60.1%
Renter-Occupied 39.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southwest Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 34.8%
White 30.6%
Hispanic/Latino 25.4%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Asian 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 669
Teachers (FTE) 52.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southwest Elementary?
Southwest Elementary has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Southwest Elementary?
Southwest Elementary has 669 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary serve?
Southwest Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southwest Elementary receive per student?
Southwest Elementary receives $17,524 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southwest Elementary in 27713 ▼
Avg Home Value
$422,482
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,576
1-Year Change
-2.2%
% Renters
39.9%

Other Schools in 27713

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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