C
Below Average
55/100

Rochelle Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 301 N Rochelle Blvd, Kinston, NC 28501
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
429
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% 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 −29 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 proficiency20% (−26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency9% (−33 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
Black20%9%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts15th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%—reading -37 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income18%8%reading -12 pts, math -14 pts9th 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 301 N Rochelle Blvd
City Kinston
ZIP Code 28501
District 3702610
NCES School ID 370261000589
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28501

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,818
Per Capita Income $25,428
Poverty Rate 28.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
High School or Higher 79.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $77,400
Median Rent $741
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
View full data for ZIP 28501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rochelle Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.6%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Two or More Races 4.2%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 429
Teachers (FTE) 22.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rochelle Middle?
Rochelle Middle has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Rochelle Middle?
Rochelle Middle has 429 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Rochelle Middle serve?
Rochelle Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rochelle Middle receive per student?
Rochelle Middle receives $12,624 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rochelle Middle in 28501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$98,669
Avg Monthly Rent
$911
1-Year Change
+12.9%
% Renters
52.6%

Other Schools in 28501

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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