B+
Above Average
78/100

Orchard Park Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 474 Third Baxter Street, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in South Carolina for achievement

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

78
Repit Score
out of 100
599
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs 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 proficiency77% (+28 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency76% (+29 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
White84%81%reading +22 pts, math +15 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black25%35%reading -5 pts, math +3 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +33 pts, math +26 pts99th percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts65th 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 474 Third Baxter Street
City Fort Mill
ZIP Code 29708
District 4503900
NCES School ID 450390000663
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29708

Understanding the community around Orchard Park Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $125,677
Per Capita Income $57,970
Poverty Rate 1.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 64.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.5%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $439,600
Median Rent $1,476
Owner-Occupied 76.2%
Renter-Occupied 23.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Orchard Park Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.0%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Black 4.5%
Asian 3.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 599
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Orchard Park Elementary?
Orchard Park Elementary has a Repit School Score of 78 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 Orchard Park Elementary?
Orchard Park Elementary has 599 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Orchard Park Elementary serve?
Orchard Park Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Orchard Park Elementary receive per student?
Orchard Park Elementary receives $14,621 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Orchard Park Elementary in 29708 ▼
Avg Home Value
$581,091
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,834
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
23.8%

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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