D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Frances F. Mack Intermediate

📚 05 – 06 🏫 School
📍 161 Gaston Street, Gaston, SC 29053
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 19% · Math 15% proficient · 7th percentile in South Carolina
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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
508
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%7/100reading 6th percentile, math 8th percentile among South Carolina middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%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 proficiency19% (−30 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−32 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
White24%16%reading -33 pts, math -38 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black12%17%reading -13 pts, math -3 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -23 pts, math -21 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -36 pts, math -32 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income16%13%reading -15 pts, math -15 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 161 Gaston Street
City Gaston
ZIP Code 29053
District 4502790
NCES School ID 450279000749
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29053

Understanding the community around Frances F. Mack Intermediate helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,534
Per Capita Income $23,844
Poverty Rate 18.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School or Higher 79.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $101,300
Median Rent $900
Owner-Occupied 71.0%
Renter-Occupied 29.0%
View full data for ZIP 29053 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Frances F. Mack Intermediate.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.5%
Hispanic/Latino 29.5%
Black 18.1%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 508
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has a Repit School Score of 39 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 Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate has 508 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Frances F. Mack Intermediate serve?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate serves grades 05 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Frances F. Mack Intermediate receive per student?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate receives $14,350 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Frances F. Mack Intermediate in 29053 ▼
Avg Home Value
$159,318
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,625
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
29.0%

Other Schools in 29053

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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