B
Good
73/100

James H. Cary Intermediate

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 912 Intermediate School Circle, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Virginia
Growth
A
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

73
Repit Score
out of 100
331
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.20 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 99% 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 −1 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 proficiency69% (−8 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (−16 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
White77%77%reading -8 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Black62%57%reading -2 pts, math -11 pts17th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%70%reading +8 pts, math -15 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income62%57%reading -2 pts, math -12 pts17th 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 912 Intermediate School Circle
City Tappahannock
ZIP Code 22560
District 5101200
NCES School ID 510120000420
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22560

Understanding the community around James H. Cary Intermediate helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,631
Per Capita Income $28,034
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School or Higher 81.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $215,300
Median Rent $946
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James H. Cary Intermediate.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 57.7%
White 23.3%
Two or More Races 11.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 331
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James H. Cary Intermediate?
James H. Cary Intermediate has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 James H. Cary Intermediate?
James H. Cary Intermediate has 331 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does James H. Cary Intermediate serve?
James H. Cary Intermediate serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James H. Cary Intermediate receive per student?
James H. Cary Intermediate receives $16,660 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James H. Cary Intermediate in 22560 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,800
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
38.6%

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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