C
Below Average
55/100

Brinson Memorial Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 319 Neuse Forest Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.43 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 4th 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
453
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%74/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%4/100Students gain 0.43 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.76 in 2009–19; 2nd 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: 98% 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 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 proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency41% (−1 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%25%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +4 pts, math -3 pts50th 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 319 Neuse Forest Avenue
City New Bern
ZIP Code 28560
District 3703310
NCES School ID 370331002171
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28560

Understanding the community around Brinson Memorial Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,536
Per Capita Income $31,691
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $174,300
Median Rent $976
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brinson Memorial Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.9%
Black 19.4%
Hispanic/Latino 17.2%
Two or More Races 9.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 453
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brinson Memorial Elementary?
Brinson Memorial Elementary 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary?
Brinson Memorial Elementary has 453 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Brinson Memorial Elementary serve?
Brinson Memorial Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brinson Memorial Elementary receive per student?
Brinson Memorial Elementary receives $12,267 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brinson Memorial Elementary in 28560 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,424
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,624
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
34.5%

Other Schools in 28560

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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