D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Ruth Rains Middle School

📚 05 – 07 🏫 School
📍 981 SE 351 HWY, Cross City, FL 32628
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Florida
Growth
C
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
434
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 15th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (+0 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency48% (+2 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Florida state test (2020–21), 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
White49%49%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts24th percentile (list)
Black35%45%reading +0 pts, math +15 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +1 pts, math +4 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income43%42%reading +1 pts, math +4 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 981 SE 351 HWY
City Cross City
ZIP Code 32628
District 1200450
NCES School ID 120045002154
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32628

Understanding the community around Ruth Rains Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,835
Per Capita Income $17,029
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%
High School or Higher 79.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,200
Median Rent $814
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
View full data for ZIP 32628 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ruth Rains Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.5%
Black 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 434
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ruth Rains Middle School?
Ruth Rains Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 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 Ruth Rains Middle School?
Ruth Rains Middle School has 434 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Ruth Rains Middle School serve?
Ruth Rains Middle School serves grades 05 – 07 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ruth Rains Middle School receive per student?
Ruth Rains Middle School receives $12,260 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ruth Rains Middle School in 32628 ▼
Avg Home Value
$163,784
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
21.2%

Other Schools in 32628

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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