D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Coats-Erwin Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2833 NC Hwy 55E, Dunn, NC 28334
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
609
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 −25 points worse 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 proficiency38% (−8 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 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
White51%38%reading -8 pts, math -14 pts35th percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts23rd percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -17 pts, math -27 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income29%19%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts38th 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 2833 NC Hwy 55E
City Dunn
ZIP Code 28334
District 3702010
NCES School ID 370201002456
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28334

Understanding the community around Coats-Erwin Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,536
Per Capita Income $30,681
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,900
Median Rent $794
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Coats-Erwin Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 40.1%
Hispanic/Latino 35.0%
Black 20.7%
Two or More Races 3.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 609
Teachers (FTE) 35.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Coats-Erwin Middle?
Coats-Erwin Middle has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Coats-Erwin Middle?
Coats-Erwin Middle has 609 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Coats-Erwin Middle serve?
Coats-Erwin Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Coats-Erwin Middle receive per student?
Coats-Erwin Middle receives $11,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Coats-Erwin Middle in 28334 ▼
Avg Home Value
$227,826
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 28334

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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