CIS Academy

CIS Academy is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Pembroke, North Carolina, with a total enrollment of 113 students. While the school has a unique student racial makeup, with a high percentage of Native American students, its academic performance and overall ranking among North Carolina middle schools are relatively low.

Academically, CIS Academy struggles, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science generally lower than the state averages. The school's performance has been consistent over the past three years, with proficiency rates ranging from 30.6% in 8th grade Reading to 52.8% in 8th grade Science, compared to state averages of 46.9% to 70.1%. Additionally, the school is ranked 551 out of 793 North Carolina middle schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Despite its academic challenges, CIS Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 62.83% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's unique racial makeup and the potential socioeconomic factors may present both opportunities and challenges in addressing the educational needs of its students.