C
Below Average
55/100

Wallace Elementary/Middle

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 3643 Highway 9 West, Wallace, SC 29596
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
438
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 58th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs 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 proficiency24% (−25 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−21 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
White27%27%reading -30 pts, math -27 pts7th percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -8 pts, math +2 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -9 pts, math -6 pts22nd 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 3643 Highway 9 West
City Wallace
ZIP Code 29596
District 4502970
NCES School ID 450297001433
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29596

Understanding the community around Wallace Elementary/Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $26,869
Per Capita Income $23,550
Poverty Rate 21.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.2%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $68,900
Median Rent $868
Owner-Occupied 80.4%
Renter-Occupied 19.6%
View full data for ZIP 29596 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wallace Elementary/Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.6%
Black 36.3%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
American Indian 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 438
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wallace Elementary/Middle?
Wallace Elementary/Middle has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Wallace Elementary/Middle?
Wallace Elementary/Middle has 438 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Wallace Elementary/Middle serve?
Wallace Elementary/Middle serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wallace Elementary/Middle receive per student?
Wallace Elementary/Middle receives $15,934 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wallace Elementary/Middle in 29596 ▼
Avg Home Value
$77,636
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
-17.3%
% Renters
19.6%

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