B+
Above Average
80/100

Foothills Community School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 176 Lukin Street, Marion, NC 28752
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd 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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
196
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 53rd 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: 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 +40 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 proficiency62% (+16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency42% (−0 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
White62%42%reading +3 pts, math -10 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income57%37%reading +27 pts, math +15 pts95th 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 176 Lukin Street
City Marion
ZIP Code 28752
District 3702940
NCES School ID 370294003353
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28752

Understanding the community around Foothills Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,910
Per Capita Income $26,731
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%
High School or Higher 85.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,600
Median Rent $714
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Foothills Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.2%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Black 2.6%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 196
Teachers (FTE) 11.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Foothills Community School?
Foothills Community School has a Repit School Score of 80 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 Foothills Community School?
Foothills Community School has 196 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Foothills Community School serve?
Foothills Community School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Foothills Community School receive per student?
Foothills Community School receives $13,553 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Foothills Community School in 28752 ▼
Avg Home Value
$244,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,210
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
28.3%

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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