B
Good
72/100

Sandy Grove Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8452 North Old Wire Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th 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

72
Repit Score
out of 100
561
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 86th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs 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 +6 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 proficiency31% (−15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency26% (−16 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%37%reading -11 pts, math -21 pts24th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts45th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native25%25%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts65th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -35 pts, math -29 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -6 pts, math -8 pts25th 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 8452 North Old Wire Road
City Lumber Bridge
ZIP Code 28357
District 3702250
NCES School ID 370225002459
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28357

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,336
Per Capita Income $35,092
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $97,200
Median Rent $851
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
View full data for ZIP 28357 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sandy Grove Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 28.3%
White 25.7%
Hispanic/Latino 23.9%
Two or More Races 9.8%
American Indian 10.5%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 561
Teachers (FTE) 42.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sandy Grove Elementary?
Sandy Grove Elementary has a Repit School Score of 72 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 Sandy Grove Elementary?
Sandy Grove Elementary has 561 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Sandy Grove Elementary serve?
Sandy Grove Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sandy Grove Elementary receive per student?
Sandy Grove Elementary receives $12,029 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sandy Grove Elementary in 28357 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,071
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
23.2%

Other Schools in 28357

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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