C
Below Average
52/100

Calhoun Academy of the Arts

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1520 East Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.59 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 18th 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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
441
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%18/100Students gain 0.59 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 9th 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 proficiency47% (−2 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−1 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
White57%57%reading -5 pts, math -9 pts36th percentile (list)
Black37%32%reading +8 pts, math +0 pts56th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts61st percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -23 pts, math -5 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +1 pts, math -3 pts40th 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 1520 East Calhoun Street
City Anderson
ZIP Code 29621
District 4500900
NCES School ID 450090000107
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29621

Understanding the community around Calhoun Academy of the Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,438
Per Capita Income $38,851
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $239,900
Median Rent $950
Owner-Occupied 74.9%
Renter-Occupied 25.1%
View full data for ZIP 29621 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Calhoun Academy of the Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.5%
White 36.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.6%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 441
Teachers (FTE) 33.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Calhoun Academy of the Arts?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts has 441 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Calhoun Academy of the Arts serve?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Calhoun Academy of the Arts receive per student?
Calhoun Academy of the Arts receives $14,281 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Calhoun Academy of the Arts in 29621 ▼
Avg Home Value
$319,607
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,391
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
25.1%

Other Schools in 29621

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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