D
Needs Improvement
46/100

River Oaks Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8642 River Oaks Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
801
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs 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 proficiency38% (−11 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−23 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%42%reading +0 pts, math -12 pts46th percentile (list)
Black26%13%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%17%reading -3 pts, math -16 pts14th percentile (list)
Asian55%65%reading -17 pts, math -12 pts19th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading -1 pts, math -7 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income29%17%reading -2 pts, math -11 pts26th 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 8642 River Oaks Drive
City North Charleston
ZIP Code 29420
District 4502010
NCES School ID 450201001489
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29420

Understanding the community around River Oaks Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,339
Per Capita Income $37,031
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $269,900
Median Rent $1,373
Owner-Occupied 62.1%
Renter-Occupied 37.9%
View full data for ZIP 29420 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Oaks Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.1%
White 24.0%
Hispanic/Latino 21.4%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 801
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Oaks Middle?
River Oaks Middle has a Repit School Score of 46 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 River Oaks Middle?
River Oaks Middle has 801 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does River Oaks Middle serve?
River Oaks Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does River Oaks Middle receive per student?
River Oaks Middle receives $13,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Oaks Middle in 29420 ▼
Avg Home Value
$336,366
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,710
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
37.9%

Other Schools in 29420

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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