D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Willow Drive Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 26 Willow Drive, Sumter, SC 29150
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.78 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th 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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
539
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.78 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 35th 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 proficiency22% (−27 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−22 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
White25%35%reading -38 pts, math -32 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -7 pts, math -10 pts20th 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 26 Willow Drive
City Sumter
ZIP Code 29150
District 4503902
NCES School ID 450390201062
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29150

Understanding the community around Willow Drive Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,133
Per Capita Income $27,698
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $140,700
Median Rent $892
Owner-Occupied 58.2%
Renter-Occupied 41.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willow Drive Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 76.4%
White 10.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 539
Teachers (FTE) 36.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willow Drive Elementary?
Willow Drive Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Willow Drive Elementary?
Willow Drive Elementary has 539 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Willow Drive Elementary serve?
Willow Drive Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willow Drive Elementary receive per student?
Willow Drive Elementary receives $13,072 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willow Drive Elementary in 29150 ▼
Avg Home Value
$182,327
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,378
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
41.8%

Other Schools in 29150

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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