B
Good
71/100

Culbreth Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 225 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
A+
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

71
Repit Score
out of 100
664
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 27th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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 proficiency65% (+19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency54% (+12 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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina 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
White82%70%reading +23 pts, math +18 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black42%27%reading +13 pts, math +9 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%27%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts37th percentile (list)
Asian75%70%reading -2 pts, math -7 pts63rd percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +28 pts, math +28 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -3 pts, math -5 pts31st 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 225 Culbreth Rd
City Chapel Hill
ZIP Code 27516
District 3700720
NCES School ID 370072000301
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27516

Understanding the community around Culbreth Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,354
Per Capita Income $52,296
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.5%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $468,600
Median Rent $1,425
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
View full data for ZIP 27516 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Culbreth Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.0%
Hispanic/Latino 27.6%
Black 10.7%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More Races 6.6%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 664
Teachers (FTE) 55.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Culbreth Middle?
Culbreth Middle has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Culbreth Middle?
Culbreth Middle has 664 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Culbreth Middle serve?
Culbreth Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Culbreth Middle receive per student?
Culbreth Middle receives $17,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Culbreth Middle in 27516 ▼
Avg Home Value
$608,218
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,197
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
28.7%

Other Schools in 27516

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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