Summary:
The Brunswick County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools serve a student population that faces significant economic disadvantage, with all schools having extremely high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the middle schools, Shallotte Middle and South Brunswick Middle stand out as the top-performing schools. Shallotte Middle is ranked 318 out of 793 North Carolina middle schools and consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science. South Brunswick Middle is ranked 347 and excels in science, with 72.4% of 8th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
In contrast, the other middle schools in the Brunswick County Schools district generally underperform compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. Leland Middle has the lowest test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 34.7% to 54.2% across different grade levels and subjects. The high levels of economic disadvantage faced by students across all the schools likely contribute to these academic challenges, and targeted interventions and support will be crucial to improving outcomes for all students in the district.
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