D
Needs Improvement
36/100

North Rowan Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 512 Charles St, Spencer, NC 28159
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st 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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
564
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%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 −38 points worse 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 proficiency24% (−22 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency15% (−27 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
White37%22%reading -22 pts, math -30 pts7th percentile (list)
Black17%8%reading -12 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts19th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -17 pts, math -27 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -13 pts, math -15 pts8th 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 512 Charles St
City Spencer
ZIP Code 28159
District 3704050
NCES School ID 370405001626
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28159

Understanding the community around North Rowan Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,449
Per Capita Income $28,780
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 78.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,400
Median Rent $1,045
Owner-Occupied 59.6%
Renter-Occupied 40.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Rowan Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.1%
Hispanic/Latino 28.7%
White 17.7%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 564
Teachers (FTE) 35.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Rowan Middle?
North Rowan Middle has a Repit School Score of 36 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 North Rowan Middle?
North Rowan Middle has 564 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does North Rowan Middle serve?
North Rowan Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Rowan Middle receive per student?
North Rowan Middle receives $12,322 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Rowan Middle in 28159 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,086
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
1-Year Change
-0.7%
% Renters
40.4%

Other Schools in 28159

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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