B
Good
75/100

Mary H. Wright Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 457 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 91st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in South Carolina for growth

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

75
Repit Score
out of 100
439
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%91/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs 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 proficiency21% (−28 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
White50%50%reading -13 pts, math -17 pts25th percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -12 pts, math -10 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -14 pts, math -18 pts10th 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 457 South Church Street
City Spartanburg
ZIP Code 29306
District 4503660
NCES School ID 450366001048
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29306

Understanding the community around Mary H. Wright Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,439
Per Capita Income $21,816
Poverty Rate 32.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%
High School or Higher 83.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $142,600
Median Rent $868
Owner-Occupied 47.1%
Renter-Occupied 52.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mary H. Wright Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 75.2%
Hispanic/Latino 13.4%
Two or More Races 8.0%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 439
Teachers (FTE) 37.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mary H. Wright Elementary?
Mary H. Wright Elementary has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Mary H. Wright Elementary?
Mary H. Wright Elementary has 439 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Mary H. Wright Elementary serve?
Mary H. Wright Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mary H. Wright Elementary receive per student?
Mary H. Wright Elementary receives $21,655 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mary H. Wright Elementary in 29306 ▼
Avg Home Value
$194,520
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,231
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
52.9%

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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