D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Castle Heights Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2382 Firetower Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.51 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
710
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%30/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.51 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%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 proficiency34% (−15 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−9 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
White38%44%reading -19 pts, math -10 pts27th percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading +2 pts, math +7 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%42%reading -3 pts, math +9 pts57th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native35%45%reading +8 pts, math +17 pts100th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%25%reading -21 pts, math -17 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income27%31%reading -4 pts, math +3 pts46th 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 2382 Firetower Road
City Rock Hill
ZIP Code 29730
District 4503870
NCES School ID 450387001146
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29730

Understanding the community around Castle Heights Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,488
Per Capita Income $33,325
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%
High School or Higher 87.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $205,800
Median Rent $1,161
Owner-Occupied 56.2%
Renter-Occupied 43.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Castle Heights Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.0%
Black 31.8%
Hispanic/Latino 13.7%
Two or More Races 8.6%
American Indian 3.9%
Asian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 710
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Castle Heights Middle?
Castle Heights Middle has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Castle Heights Middle?
Castle Heights Middle has 710 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Castle Heights Middle serve?
Castle Heights Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Castle Heights Middle receive per student?
Castle Heights Middle receives $14,454 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Castle Heights Middle in 29730 ▼
Avg Home Value
$291,037
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,500
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
43.8%

Other Schools in 29730

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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