D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Douglas Byrd Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1616 Ireland Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st 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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
902
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 15th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −31 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 proficiency30% (−16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency13% (−29 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
White37%17%reading -22 pts, math -35 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black27%8%reading -2 pts, math -11 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading +3 pts, math -6 pts34th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income27%10%reading -3 pts, math -12 pts21st 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 1616 Ireland Drive
City Fayetteville
ZIP Code 28304
District 3700011
NCES School ID 370001100399
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28304

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,444
Per Capita Income $29,511
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%
High School or Higher 90.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $139,500
Median Rent $1,153
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
View full data for ZIP 28304 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Douglas Byrd Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.9%
Hispanic/Latino 18.9%
White 15.7%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 902
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Douglas Byrd Middle?
Douglas Byrd Middle has a Repit School Score of 39 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 Douglas Byrd Middle?
Douglas Byrd Middle has 902 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Douglas Byrd Middle serve?
Douglas Byrd Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Douglas Byrd Middle receive per student?
Douglas Byrd Middle receives $12,982 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Douglas Byrd Middle in 28304 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,694
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,358
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
45.0%

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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