C
Below Average
50/100

Fairmont Middle

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 402 Iona St, Fairmont, NC 28340
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 58th 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

50
Repit Score
out of 100
268
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%58/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.24 in 2009–19; 42nd percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs 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 −39 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 proficiency16% (−30 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−34 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
White35%15%reading -24 pts, math -37 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black17%8%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native17%8%reading -7 pts, math -8 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts3rd 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 402 Iona St
City Fairmont
ZIP Code 28340
District 3703930
NCES School ID 370393002233
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28340

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,886
Per Capita Income $20,042
Poverty Rate 25.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%
High School or Higher 74.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $79,400
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 62.0%
Renter-Occupied 38.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairmont Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 48.1%
American Indian 23.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.5%
Two or More Races 9.3%
White 7.5%
Asian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 268
Teachers (FTE) 22.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairmont Middle?
Fairmont Middle has a Repit School Score of 50 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 Fairmont Middle?
Fairmont Middle has 268 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Fairmont Middle serve?
Fairmont Middle serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairmont Middle receive per student?
Fairmont Middle receives $14,227 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairmont Middle in 28340 ▼
Avg Home Value
$112,826
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
38.0%

Other Schools in 28340

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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