A+
Excellent
96/100

Lakewood Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1675 Highway 396, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 94th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in South Carolina for growth

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
883
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%94/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.41 in 2009–19; 92nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs 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 proficiency59% (+10 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+19 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%71%reading +0 pts, math +5 pts63rd percentile (list)
Black35%45%reading +5 pts, math +13 pts74th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +18 pts, math +11 pts81st percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading -7 pts, math +6 pts54th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%55%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income54%58%reading +18 pts, math +18 pts90th 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 1675 Highway 396
City Myrtle Beach
ZIP Code 29575
District 4502490
NCES School ID 450249000632
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29575

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,031
Per Capita Income $37,754
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $256,500
Median Rent $1,236
Owner-Occupied 76.7%
Renter-Occupied 23.3%
View full data for ZIP 29575 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lakewood Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.3%
Hispanic/Latino 14.5%
Two or More Races 12.3%
Black 8.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 883
Teachers (FTE) 60.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has 883 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary serve?
Lakewood Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lakewood Elementary receive per student?
Lakewood Elementary receives $14,530 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lakewood Elementary in 29575 ▼
Avg Home Value
$360,243
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,607
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
23.3%

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