C
Below Average
53/100

Meherrin Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 28600 Grays Shop Rd., Newsoms, VA 23874
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
235
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%27/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (−5 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (−4 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Virginia state test (2018–19), 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
White87%87%reading +4 pts, math -2 pts59th percentile (list)
Black57%67%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income62%72%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts38th 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 28600 Grays Shop Rd.
City Newsoms
ZIP Code 23874
District 5103600
NCES School ID 510360002312
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23874

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,356
Per Capita Income $36,743
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,100
Median Rent $1,019
Owner-Occupied 74.3%
Renter-Occupied 25.7%
View full data for ZIP 23874 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meherrin Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.6%
Black 37.9%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 235
Teachers (FTE) 23.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meherrin Elementary?
Meherrin Elementary has a Repit School Score of 53 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 Meherrin Elementary?
Meherrin Elementary has 235 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does Meherrin Elementary serve?
Meherrin Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meherrin Elementary receive per student?
Meherrin Elementary receives $15,672 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meherrin Elementary in 23874 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,428
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
25.7%

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