B+
Above Average
78/100

Moss Hill Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6040 Hwy 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th 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

78
Repit Score
out of 100
389
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%78/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 52nd percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs 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 +38 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 proficiency43% (−3 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency40% (−2 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%52%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading +4 pts, math +7 pts65th 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 6040 Hwy 55 West
City Kinston
ZIP Code 28504
District 3702610
NCES School ID 370261001090
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28504

Understanding the community around Moss Hill Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,043
Per Capita Income $28,554
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 83.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $117,800
Median Rent $850
Owner-Occupied 63.0%
Renter-Occupied 37.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Moss Hill Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.1%
Hispanic/Latino 17.0%
Black 16.5%
Two or More Races 7.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 389
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Moss Hill Elementary?
Moss Hill Elementary has a Repit School Score of 78 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 Moss Hill Elementary?
Moss Hill Elementary has 389 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Moss Hill Elementary serve?
Moss Hill Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Moss Hill Elementary receive per student?
Moss Hill Elementary receives $12,624 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Moss Hill Elementary in 28504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$189,416
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
37.0%

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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