D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Upchurch Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 730 Turnpike Road, Raeford, NC 28376
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 44th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th 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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
645
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%44/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 12th 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: 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 +4 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 proficiency40% (−6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 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
White65%65%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts72nd percentile (list)
Black32%27%reading +6 pts, math +8 pts70th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%42%reading +8 pts, math +13 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +5 pts, math +10 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts56th 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 730 Turnpike Road
City Raeford
ZIP Code 28376
District 3702250
NCES School ID 370225000806
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28376

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,427
Per Capita Income $29,051
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,500
Median Rent $1,080
Owner-Occupied 68.8%
Renter-Occupied 31.2%
View full data for ZIP 28376 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Upchurch Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.0%
Hispanic/Latino 29.8%
White 15.0%
Two or More Races 12.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 645
Teachers (FTE) 42.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Upchurch Elementary?
Upchurch Elementary has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Upchurch Elementary?
Upchurch Elementary has 645 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Upchurch Elementary serve?
Upchurch Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Upchurch Elementary receive per student?
Upchurch Elementary receives $12,029 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Upchurch Elementary in 28376 ▼
Avg Home Value
$286,824
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,764
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
31.2%

Other Schools in 28376

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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