Is Reid Ross Classical Middle a good school?

Reid Ross Classical Middle ranks 203 rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Reid Ross Classical Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Reid Ross Classical Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Reid Ross Classical Middle?

Students at Reid Ross Classical Middle are 71% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% Two or more races.

Reid Ross Classical Middle

Summary:

Reid Ross Classical Middle is a public middle school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving 226 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Cumberland County Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Reid Ross Classical Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among African American, Hispanic, Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Gifted and Talented student groups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Cumberland County and North Carolina state averages in several subject areas, including 7th and 8th grade mathematics, 6th-8th grade reading, and 8th grade science. The school's statewide ranking has improved from 459 out of 741 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 203 out of 793 in 2023-2024, earning it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This success is notable given that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

While Reid Ross Classical Middle outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Mac Williams Middle and Pine Forest Middle, which also demonstrate strong performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, Reid Ross Classical Middle stands out for its ability to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 15.9 over the past few years, as well as its effective utilization of resources, with a lower spending per student ($5,025 in 2018-2019) compared to some of its peers.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

(910) 488-8415

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,025

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.3%

Hispanic:

13.9%

White:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reid Ross Classical Middle ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 17 ranked middle schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.3%), Hispanic (13.9%), White (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical Middle is 14.8, which is the 7^th best among 17 middle schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reid Ross Classical Middle is $5,025, which is the lowest among 17 middle schools in the Cumberland County Schools District!

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SchoolDigger ranks Reid Ross Classical Middle 203^rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Reid Ross Classical Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County Schools 138^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2014	53.84	277^th	627	55.8%
2015	53.46	333^rd	705	52.8%
2016	56.49	301^st	692	56.5%
2017	64.02	241^st	694	65.3%
2018	60.73	277^th	691	59.9%
2019	41.10	459^th	737	37.7%
2021	36.55	459^th	741	38.1%
2022	62.62	270^th	786	65.6%
2023	64.78	243^rd	784	69.0%
2024	70.76	203^rd	793	74.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.72	45^th	473	90.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	79.20	65^th	604	89.2%
2019	51.34	293^rd	639	54.1%
2021	57.63	214^th	633	66.2%
2022	76.19	94^th	689	86.4%
2023	80.26	91^st	735	87.6%
2024	83.45	66^th	743	91.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	67.15	211^th	656	67.8%
2019	41.29	434^th	684	36.5%
2021	38.41	420^th	706	40.5%
2022	66.08	221^st	733	69.8%
2023	57.54	298^th	731	59.2%
2024	62.82	248^th	738	66.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.82	16^th	449	96.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	51.17	74^th	127	41.7%
2019	43.44	327^th	416	21.4%
2021	24.56	409^th	448	8.7%
2022	55.51	247^th	450	45.1%
2023	78.31	6^th	452	98.7%
2024	75.15	31^st	461	93.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	48.18	368^th	665	44.7%
2019	36.51	467^th	697	33.0%
2021	35.03	452^nd	711	36.4%
2022	52.48	340^th	748	54.5%
2023	70.04	190^th	747	74.6%
2024	75.31	158^th	751	79.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.15	48^th	494	90.3%
2019	59.33	152^nd	519	70.7%
2021	62.72	112^th	533	79.0%
2022	80.82	71^st	550	87.1%
2023	83.44	60^th	559	89.3%
2024	86.20	49^th	560	91.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.96	121^st	493	75.5%
2024	94.52	21^st	564	96.3%

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Rank History for White students at Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	55.78	264^th	596	55.7%
2019	31.91	480^th	624	23.1%
2022	57.93	257^th	658	60.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Reid Ross Classical Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	42	309	3	29	2	1	21	407
2014	35	321	2	31	3	1	15	408
2015	43	304	1	36	4	3	21	412
2016	48	281	1	43	2	3	25	403
2017	38	250	7	34	0	4	18	351
2018	44	236	7	27	2	2	19	337
2019	41	245	3	29	0	2	23	343
2020	40	245	3	32	2	0	17	339
2021	33	215	2	21	2	0	12	285
2022	33	177	2	19	2	0	10	243
2023	25	167	1	22	0	0	11	226
2024	17	159	0	31	0	0	16	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reid Ross Classical Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	407	n/a	n/a	55.3
2014	408	n/a	n/a	65.9
2015	412	n/a	n/a	65
2016	403	n/a	n/a	61.5
2017	351	15.0	23.4	66.1
2018	337	15.0	22.4	65
2019	343	13.8	24.7	75.8
2020	339	17.6	19.1	67
2021	285	17.8	15.9	70.9
2022	243	18.0	13.5	47.3
2023	226	17.0	13.2	74.3
2024	223	15.0	14.8	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Reid Ross Classical Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	407	n/a	n/a	55.3
2014	408	n/a	n/a	65.9
2015	412	n/a	n/a	65
2016	403	n/a	n/a	61.5
2017	351	15.0	23.4	66.1
2018	337	15.0	22.4	65
2019	343	13.8	24.7	75.8
2020	339	17.6	19.1	67
2021	285	17.8	15.9	70.9
2022	243	18.0	13.5	47.3
2023	226	17.0	13.2	74.3
2024	223	15.0	14.8	74.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Reid Ross Classical Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$207 (4.1%)	$4,817 (95.9%)	$5,025

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reid Ross Classical Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 459^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 243^rd of 784 Middle schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	40.4	45.6	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)	50.5	41.7	8.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	64.9	55.9	9%
6th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)	57.2	46.2	11%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	35.5	45.5	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)	47.2	38.6	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	62.6	62.1	0.5%
7th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)	52.6	48	4.6%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	28.4	52.7	24.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)	42.3	37.9	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	63.3	63.5	0.2%
8th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)	51.6	51	0.6%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Reid Ross Classical Middle)	72.5	79.7	7.2%
8th Grade Science (Cumberland County Schools)	77.9	69.1	8.8%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	343	226	34.1%
African American	245	167	31.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	29	22	24.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	41	25	39%
Two or More Races	23	11	52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.8%	74.3%	1.5%

Schools Near Reid Ross Classical Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reid Ross Classical Middle	Public	6-8	3200 Ramsey Street	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 488-8415	223	15	14.8	74.4%	17 (7.6%)	159 (71.3%)	31 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)	70.8	203^rd of 793 public middle schools	74.4%		64.8	243^rd of 784 public middle schools	69.0%	40	40.6	60.3	60.0	59.4	65.8	64.3	80.0	$5,025	$207	$4,817
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle	Public	6-8	2517 Ramsey Street	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 822-2570	602	36	16.7	99.5%	45 (7.5%)	421 (69.9%)	73 (12.1%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.5%)	6 (1.0%)	45 (7.5%)	25.6	608^th of 793 public middle schools	23.3%		25.4	607^th of 784 public middle schools	22.6%	1	39.6	18.0	28.0	40.1	35.9	45.5	57.5	$10,234	$1,335	$8,900
R Max Abbott Middle	Public	6-8	590 Winding Creek Road	Fayetteville	28305	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 323-2201	726	45	16.1	98.8%	194 (26.7%)	336 (46.3%)	105 (14.5%)	25 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.7%)	46.3	428^th of 793 public middle schools	46.0%		47.4	400^th of 784 public middle schools	49.0%	28	53.1	39.5	41.4	48.7	52.7	49.6	61.1	$9,660	$1,186	$8,474
Howard Learning Academy	Public	5-8	1608 Camden Road	Fayetteville	28306	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 483-5434	12	16	.7	75.0%	0 (0.0%)	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0.5	793^rd of 793 public middle schools	0.0%		1.4	776^th of 784 public middle schools	1.0%	17				5.3		6.6	13.1	$28,798	$1,835	$26,963
Pine Forest Middle	Public	6-8	6901 Ramsey Street	Fayetteville	28311	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 488-2711	704	45	15.6	54.4%	215 (30.5%)	267 (37.9%)	132 (18.8%)	17 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (9.4%)	45.2	436^th of 793 public middle schools	45.0%		63.7	257^th of 784 public middle schools	67.2%	179	42.0	37.7	40.4	49.0	48.0	58.1	65.5	$8,355	$972	$7,383
Douglas Byrd Middle	Public	6-8	1616 Ireland Drive	Fayetteville	28304	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 483-3101	902	58	15.5	99.7%	142 (15.7%)	477 (52.9%)	170 (18.8%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.1%)	8 (0.9%)	92 (10.2%)	19	668^th of 793 public middle schools	15.8%		19.7	652^nd of 784 public middle schools	16.8%	16	31.6	27.9	20.4	37.2	34.8	31.0	57.0	$10,730	$1,972	$8,757
Anne Chesnutt Middle	Public	6-8	2121 Skibo Road	Fayetteville	28314	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 867-9147	467	32	14.7	98.7%	52 (11.1%)	280 (60.0%)	82 (17.6%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	42 (9.0%)	32.7	549^th of 793 public middle schools	30.8%		28.2	574^th of 784 public middle schools	26.8%	25	43.3	37.9	33.6	43.3	41.2	40.1	59.2	$10,211	$840	$9,372
Westover Middle	Public	6-8	275 Bonanza Drive	Fayetteville	28303	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 864-0813	778	42	18.7	99.6%	53 (6.8%)	512 (65.8%)	138 (17.7%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	55 (7.1%)	27.9	583^rd of 793 public middle schools	26.5%		31.1	544^th of 784 public middle schools	30.6%	39	41.1	26.6	23.8	47.6	39.7	39.5	57.3	$8,929	$1,969	$6,960
Lewis Chapel Middle	Public	6-8	2150 Skibo Road	Fayetteville	28314	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 864-1407	580	41	14.1	99.5%	36 (6.2%)	398 (68.6%)	69 (11.9%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (10.3%)	18.5	673^rd of 793 public middle schools	15.1%		30.7	547^th of 784 public middle schools	30.2%	126	34.9	23.9	19.0	30.7	29.5	36.3	61.9	$9,499	$1,665	$7,833
Spring Lake Middle	Public	6-8	612 Spring Avenue	Spring Lake	28390	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 497-1175	516	33	15.6	99.4%	53 (10.3%)	318 (61.6%)	72 (14.0%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	59 (11.4%)	24.2	625^th of 793 public middle schools	21.2%		23	634^th of 784 public middle schools	19.1%	9	26.6	40.5	25.0	41.8	33.0	37.2	57.1	$9,881	$1,613	$8,268

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