C
Below Average
55/100

Central Wilkes Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3541 South NC Hwy 16, Moravian Falls, NC 28654
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th 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
569
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.85 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs 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 +12 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 proficiency44% (−2 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
White51%48%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts49th percentile (list)
Black37%32%reading +8 pts, math +14 pts87th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%37%reading +3 pts, math +9 pts67th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%25%reading -22 pts, math -12 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +7 pts, math +5 pts70th 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 3541 South NC Hwy 16
City Moravian Falls
ZIP Code 28654
District 3704950
NCES School ID 370495002072
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28654

Understanding the community around Central Wilkes Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,656
Per Capita Income $30,974
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,600
Median Rent $957
Owner-Occupied 81.2%
Renter-Occupied 18.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Wilkes Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.9%
Hispanic/Latino 26.9%
Two or More Races 13.0%
Black 6.3%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 569
Teachers (FTE) 35.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Wilkes Middle School?
Central Wilkes Middle School 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 Central Wilkes Middle School?
Central Wilkes Middle School has 569 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Central Wilkes Middle School serve?
Central Wilkes Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Wilkes Middle School receive per student?
Central Wilkes Middle School receives $12,482 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Wilkes Middle School in 28654 ▼
Avg Home Value
$240,878
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
18.8%

Other Schools in 28654

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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