C
Below Average
53/100

Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 69 Nicholson Road, Trenton, SC 29847
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 35% proficient · 29th percentile in South Carolina
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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
128
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%29/100reading 13th percentile, math 45th percentile among South Carolina middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%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 proficiency25% (−24 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−12 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
Black10%30%reading -15 pts, math +10 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts53rd 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 69 Nicholson Road
City Trenton
ZIP Code 29847
District 4503901
NCES School ID 450390101695
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29847

Understanding the community around Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,250
Per Capita Income $29,921
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%
High School or Higher 87.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,500
Median Rent $831
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.8%
White 4.7%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 128
Teachers (FTE) 9.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has a Repit School Score of 53 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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has 128 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy serve?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy receive per student?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy receives $25,770 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy in 29847 ▼
Avg Home Value
$215,626
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
23.6%

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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