A+
Excellent
94/100

Jacobs Fork Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3431 Plateau Road, Newton, NC 28658
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 57% · Math 59% proficient · 84th percentile in North Carolina
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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
443
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%84/100reading 80th percentile, math 89th percentile among North Carolina middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 +20 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 proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency59% (+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
White58%60%reading -1 pts, math +8 pts69th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +21 pts, math +26 pts93rd percentile (list)
Asian55%65%reading -22 pts, math -12 pts41st percentile (list)
Multiracial55%55%reading +8 pts, math +18 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +12 pts, math +20 pts89th 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 3431 Plateau Road
City Newton
ZIP Code 28658
District 3700690
NCES School ID 370069001364
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28658

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,265
Per Capita Income $36,095
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,400
Median Rent $872
Owner-Occupied 73.0%
Renter-Occupied 27.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jacobs Fork Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.7%
Hispanic/Latino 12.9%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Black 4.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 443
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jacobs Fork Middle?
Jacobs Fork Middle has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Jacobs Fork Middle?
Jacobs Fork Middle has 443 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Jacobs Fork Middle serve?
Jacobs Fork Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jacobs Fork Middle receive per student?
Jacobs Fork Middle receives $12,509 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jacobs Fork Middle in 28658 ▼
Avg Home Value
$259,151
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,487
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
27.0%

Other Schools in 28658

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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