D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Connections Academy

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 20th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North 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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
17
Students
enrolled
1.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 11th percentile, math 28th percentile among North Carolina middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North 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% (−21 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−18 pts vs. state avg 42%)
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.

School Information

Address 1280 Buck Jones Rd
City Cary
ZIP Code 27606
District 3704720
NCES School ID 370472003445
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27606

Understanding the community around Connections Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,701
Per Capita Income $41,719
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.1%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $392,800
Median Rent $1,266
Owner-Occupied 37.5%
Renter-Occupied 62.5%
View full data for ZIP 27606 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Connections Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 70.6%
Female 29.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.9%
White 23.5%
Hispanic/Latino 17.7%
Two or More Races 5.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 17
Teachers (FTE) 12.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 1.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Connections Academy?
Connections Academy has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Connections Academy?
Connections Academy has 17 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 1.3:1.
What grades does Connections Academy serve?
Connections Academy serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Connections Academy receive per student?
Connections Academy receives $14,074 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Connections Academy in 27606 ▼
Avg Home Value
$442,142
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,496
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
62.5%

Other Schools in 27606

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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