C+
Average
60/100

Mulberry Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 190 Mulberry School Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.52 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th 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

60
Repit Score
out of 100
406
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%78/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.52 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 5th 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: 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 +38 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 proficiency53% (+7 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency64% (+22 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%67%reading +4 pts, math +9 pts75th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%55%reading -4 pts, math +25 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +14 pts, math +27 pts92nd 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 190 Mulberry School Rd
City North Wilkesboro
ZIP Code 28659
District 3704950
NCES School ID 370495001980
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28659

Understanding the community around Mulberry Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,351
Per Capita Income $26,613
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 78.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $141,100
Median Rent $732
Owner-Occupied 65.8%
Renter-Occupied 34.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mulberry Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.7%
Hispanic/Latino 22.2%
Two or More Races 5.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 406
Teachers (FTE) 29.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 60 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 Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has 406 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Mulberry Elementary School serve?
Mulberry Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mulberry Elementary School receive per student?
Mulberry Elementary School receives $12,482 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mulberry Elementary School in 28659 ▼
Avg Home Value
$212,478
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
34.2%

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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