D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Sycamore Lane Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2100 Sycamore Lane, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.43 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 3rd 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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
333
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%3/100Students gain 0.43 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.73 in 2009–19; 2nd 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: 98% 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 −31 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 proficiency21% (−25 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 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
White47%27%reading -11 pts, math -31 pts14th percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading -14 pts, math -17 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts11th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native15%5%reading -10 pts, math -14 pts10th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%10%reading +5 pts, math -29 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts5th 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 2100 Sycamore Lane
City Laurinburg
ZIP Code 28352
District 3704200
NCES School ID 370420001696
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28352

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,794
Per Capita Income $24,215
Poverty Rate 23.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $110,600
Median Rent $750
Owner-Occupied 56.0%
Renter-Occupied 44.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sycamore Lane Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 55.9%
White 20.1%
American Indian 9.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.0%
Two or More Races 6.3%
Asian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 333
Teachers (FTE) 26.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sycamore Lane Elementary?
Sycamore Lane Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 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 Sycamore Lane Elementary?
Sycamore Lane Elementary has 333 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Sycamore Lane Elementary serve?
Sycamore Lane Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sycamore Lane Elementary receive per student?
Sycamore Lane Elementary receives $15,245 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sycamore Lane Elementary in 28352 ▼
Avg Home Value
$151,451
Avg Monthly Rent
$995
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
44.0%

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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