D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Saluda Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 140 Ivory Key Road, Saluda, SC 29138
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th 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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
526
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs 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 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
White47%52%reading -10 pts, math -2 pts46th percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -8 pts, math +2 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%32%reading -13 pts, math -1 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income24%31%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts42nd 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 140 Ivory Key Road
City Saluda
ZIP Code 29138
District 4503460
NCES School ID 450346000981
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29138

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,607
Per Capita Income $24,228
Poverty Rate 24.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 78.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,900
Median Rent $688
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saluda Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.7%
White 33.7%
Black 20.3%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 526
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saluda Middle?
Saluda Middle has a Repit School Score of 45 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 Saluda Middle?
Saluda Middle has 526 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Saluda Middle serve?
Saluda Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saluda Middle receive per student?
Saluda Middle receives $12,371 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saluda Middle in 29138 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,876
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+8.3%
% Renters
28.0%

Other Schools in 29138

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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