D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Spring Valley Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2051 Northern Durham Prky, Durham, NC 27703
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
544
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%38/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.75 in 2009–19; 12th 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: 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 −1 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 proficiency36% (−10 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
White45%45%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Black37%17%reading +11 pts, math -2 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%8%reading +3 pts, math -22 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -1 pts, math -13 pts24th 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 2051 Northern Durham Prky
City Durham
ZIP Code 27703
District 3701260
NCES School ID 370126003115
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27703

Understanding the community around Spring Valley Elementary 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%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spring Valley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 45.4%
Hispanic/Latino 29.6%
White 13.4%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Asian 4.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 544
Teachers (FTE) 42.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has 544 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Elementary serve?
Spring Valley Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spring Valley Elementary receive per student?
Spring Valley Elementary receives $17,524 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spring Valley Elementary in 27703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$386,352
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,868
1-Year Change
-2.5%
% Renters
34.7%

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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