C
Below Average
58/100

North Garner Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 720 Powell Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th 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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
896
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 37th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −3 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 proficiency29% (−13 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
White57%47%reading -2 pts, math -5 pts57th percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts19th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -27 pts, math -27 pts31st percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +3 pts, math -7 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income25%16%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts29th 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 720 Powell Dr
City Garner
ZIP Code 27529
District 3704720
NCES School ID 370472001882
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27529

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,021
Per Capita Income $38,478
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $294,900
Median Rent $1,265
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Garner Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 33.7%
Hispanic/Latino 31.9%
Black 28.8%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 896
Teachers (FTE) 57.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Garner Middle?
North Garner Middle has a Repit School Score of 58 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 North Garner Middle?
North Garner Middle has 896 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does North Garner Middle serve?
North Garner Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Garner Middle receive per student?
North Garner Middle receives $14,074 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Garner Middle in 27529 ▼
Avg Home Value
$388,051
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,869
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
29.4%

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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