Middle Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools


Summary:

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district in North Carolina is home to 29 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and other key metrics, with some standout institutions like Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. In contrast, other schools in the district struggle with low test scores and high poverty rates.

The top-performing middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, such as Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle, boast exceptional academic outcomes, with 80-90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. These schools also tend to have more diverse student populations and lower rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, lower-performing schools like McClintock Middle and Eastway Middle have proficiency rates below 20% and serve predominantly low-income student populations.

While per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary across the district, these factors do not appear to be the primary drivers of academic performance. Instead, the data suggests that student demographics and socioeconomic status play a significant role in determining school outcomes. The stark disparities in achievement between the top-performing and lower-performing middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district highlight the need for targeted interventions and equity-focused initiatives to support struggling schools and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 3301 Stafford Dr Testing Wareh
Charlotte, NC 28208

 (980) 343-6270

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 144,197

Primary Schools: 117
Middle Schools: 30
High Schools: 34
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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