D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Wilmington Preparatory Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 134 Cinema Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
92
Students
enrolled
9.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%13/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−25 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
White30%10%reading -29 pts, math -42 pts1st percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -5 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income15%15%reading -15 pts, math -7 pts13th 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 134 Cinema Drive
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 28403
District 3700141
NCES School ID 370014102927
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28403

Understanding the community around Wilmington Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,757
Per Capita Income $35,939
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $297,100
Median Rent $1,206
Owner-Occupied 35.8%
Renter-Occupied 64.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wilmington Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 73.9%
Hispanic/Latino 13.0%
White 8.7%
Two or More Races 4.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 92
Teachers (FTE) 10.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 41 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 Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy has 92 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1.
What grades does Wilmington Preparatory Academy serve?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Wilmington Preparatory Academy receive per student?
Wilmington Preparatory Academy receives $11,657 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wilmington Preparatory Academy in 28403 ▼
Avg Home Value
$399,701
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,746
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
64.2%

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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