D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Deep Branch Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 4045 Deep Branch Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.78 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
364
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.78 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs 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 −33 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 proficiency25% (−17 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
Black10%10%reading -19 pts, math -8 pts7th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native22%27%reading -2 pts, math +12 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income12%17%reading -18 pts, math -5 pts11th 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 4045 Deep Branch Road
City Lumberton
ZIP Code 28360
District 3703930
NCES School ID 370393001569
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28360

Understanding the community around Deep Branch Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,685
Per Capita Income $20,727
Poverty Rate 21.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 76.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $107,000
Median Rent $721
Owner-Occupied 70.1%
Renter-Occupied 29.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deep Branch Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 77.2%
Hispanic/Latino 9.3%
Black 6.3%
Two or More Races 4.7%
White 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 364
Teachers (FTE) 26.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deep Branch Elementary?
Deep Branch Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Deep Branch Elementary?
Deep Branch Elementary has 364 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Deep Branch Elementary serve?
Deep Branch Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deep Branch Elementary receive per student?
Deep Branch Elementary receives $14,227 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deep Branch Elementary in 28360 ▼
Avg Home Value
$186,176
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
29.9%

Other Schools in 28360

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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