C+
Average
66/100

Reuben Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3605 Spearman Road, Newberry, SC 29108
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in South Carolina
Resources
B
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

66
Repit Score
out of 100
155
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%50/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs 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 proficiency37% (−10 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
White55%45%reading -8 pts, math -22 pts24th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +8 pts, math -6 pts49th 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 3605 Spearman Road
City Newberry
ZIP Code 29108
District 4503030
NCES School ID 450303000811
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29108

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,180
Per Capita Income $28,596
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%
High School or Higher 83.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $114,700
Median Rent $849
Owner-Occupied 64.4%
Renter-Occupied 35.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Reuben Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.7%
Black 27.7%
Hispanic/Latino 14.8%
Two or More Races 7.1%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 155
Teachers (FTE) 8.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Reuben Elementary?
Reuben Elementary has a Repit School Score of 66 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 Reuben Elementary?
Reuben Elementary has 155 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Reuben Elementary serve?
Reuben Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Reuben Elementary receive per student?
Reuben Elementary receives $14,882 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Reuben Elementary in 29108 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,066
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,283
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
35.6%

Other Schools in 29108

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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