B
Good
74/100

East Aiken School of the Arts

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 223 Old Wagener Road, Aiken, SC 29801
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 70th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South 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

74
Repit Score
out of 100
542
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%70/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 49th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South 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 proficiency46% (−3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 South Carolina state test (2018–19), 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
White62%67%reading +0 pts, math +1 pts55th percentile (list)
Black32%42%reading +3 pts, math +10 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +6 pts, math +12 pts66th 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 223 Old Wagener Road
City Aiken
ZIP Code 29801
District 4500720
NCES School ID 450072000023
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29801

Understanding the community around East Aiken School of the Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,973
Per Capita Income $30,121
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,900
Median Rent $1,060
Owner-Occupied 63.3%
Renter-Occupied 36.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Aiken School of the Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 42.6%
White 38.0%
Two or More Races 9.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 542
Teachers (FTE) 40.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Aiken School of the Arts?
East Aiken School of the Arts has a Repit School Score of 74 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 East Aiken School of the Arts?
East Aiken School of the Arts has 542 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does East Aiken School of the Arts serve?
East Aiken School of the Arts serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Aiken School of the Arts receive per student?
East Aiken School of the Arts receives $14,610 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Aiken School of the Arts in 29801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,768
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
36.7%

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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