D
Needs Improvement
35/100

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 813 Nixon Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
5.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
C
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

35
Repit Score
out of 100
197
Students
enrolled
30.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1005.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%54/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% 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 −43 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 proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−35 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
Black12%3%reading -17 pts, math -16 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts2nd 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 813 Nixon Street
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 28401
District 3700429
NCES School ID 370042903455
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28401

Understanding the community around D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,743
Per Capita Income $34,410
Poverty Rate 15.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $219,700
Median Rent $1,073
Owner-Occupied 37.3%
Renter-Occupied 62.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.3%
Two or More Races 6.1%
White 3.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 197
Teachers (FTE) 6.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 30.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 35 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 D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy has 197 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.3:1.
What grades does D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy serve?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy receive per student?
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy receives $14,519 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy in 28401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$332,931
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,647
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
62.7%

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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