Summary:
The New Hanover County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 7 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts like Charles P Murray Middle consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others like Williston Middle struggle with significantly lower test scores.
Charles P Murray Middle is the clear academic leader, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 67th out of 793 middle schools in North Carolina. It boasts impressive test scores, with over 75% of students proficient in math and reading. Other high-performing schools include M C S Noble Middle and Roland-Grise Middle, which also rank in the top 150 schools statewide. In contrast, Williston Middle stands out as the lowest-performing school, with less than 40% proficiency in most subject areas.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and economic factors across the middle schools. Several schools, including Holly Shelter Middle, Williston Middle, and Emma B Trask Middle, have very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. However, the data does not show a clear correlation between higher spending per student and better academic outcomes, suggesting the complex challenges faced by high-poverty schools.
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