C
Below Average
58/100

Felton Laboratory Charter School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 115 Lance Street, Orangeburg, SC 29117
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 49th 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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
296
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%49/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs 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 proficiency31% (−18 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−24 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
Black32%22%reading +7 pts, math +2 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -4 pts, math -11 pts23rd 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 115 Lance Street
City Orangeburg
ZIP Code 29117
District 4503901
NCES School ID 450390101401
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29117

Understanding the community around Felton Laboratory Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income $7,671
Poverty Rate -1,000.0%
Households Earning $100K+ -1,000.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%
High School or Higher 100.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied -1,000.0%
Renter-Occupied N/A
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Felton Laboratory Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Races 4.1%
White 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 296
Teachers (FTE) 15.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Felton Laboratory Charter School?
Felton Laboratory Charter School has a Repit School Score of 58 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 Felton Laboratory Charter School?
Felton Laboratory Charter School has 296 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Felton Laboratory Charter School serve?
Felton Laboratory Charter School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Felton Laboratory Charter School receive per student?
Felton Laboratory Charter School receives $25,770 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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