East Alexander Middle

Summary:

East Alexander Middle is a public middle school located in Hiddenite, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 559. The school is part of the Alexander County Schools district, which is ranked 104 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Alexander Middle faces some unique challenges, including a higher proportion of minority and low-income students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, is generally lower than the district and state averages. However, East Alexander Middle ranks highly for its African American and multi-racial students, as well as its disabled students, suggesting that the school may have strategies in place to support the success of these populations. In contrast, West Alexander Middle, a fellow Alexander County school, consistently outperforms East Alexander Middle in academic metrics, ranking significantly higher in the state.

The school's declining statewide ranking, from 248 out of 741 North Carolina middle schools in 2020-2021 to 441 out of 793 in 2023-2024, indicates a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state. This trend is in stark contrast to the high-performing Oakwood Middle IB School, located in the Iredell-Statesville Schools district, which ranks among the top 10 middle schools in North Carolina. Continued focus on improving overall academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics and reading, could help East Alexander Middle better serve its diverse student body and improve its statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1285 White Plains Road
       Hiddenite, NC  28636-9802


(828) 632-7565

District: Alexander County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,161 Help


Students who attend East Alexander Middle usually attend:

High:    Alexander Central High

Feeder schools for East Alexander Middle:

Elementary:    Hiddenite Elementary
    Stony Point Elementary
    Sugar Loaf Elementary
    Taylorsville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
16.3%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details East Alexander Middle ranks worse than 55.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (16.3%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Alexander Middle is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Alexander Middle is $8,161.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Alexander Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks East Alexander Middle 441st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See East Alexander Middle in the ranking list.)

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Alexander County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander County Schools 104th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Alexander Middle

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Rank History for all students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.69 381st 598 36.3%
2007 49.51 370th 606 38.9%
2008 58.71 279th 620 55.0%
2009 57.08 323rd 630 48.7%
2010 52.92 366th 640 42.8%
2011 50.59 389th 648 40.0%
2012 57.12 339th 662 48.8%
2013 44.79 365th 673 45.8%
2014 42.13 363rd 627 42.1%
2015 55.02 313th 705 55.6%
2016 47.79 373rd 692 46.1%
2017 46.70 397th 694 42.8%
2018 49.65 369th 691 46.6%
2019 53.75 350th 737 52.5%
2021 61.83 248th 741 66.5%
2022 42.13 450th 786 42.7%
2023 39.32 468th 784 40.3%
2024 44.74 441st 793 44.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.29 154th 237 35.0%
2021 49.67 109th 248 56.0%
2022 41.66 164th 283 42.0%
2024 97.10 5th 306 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.26 360th 473 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 271st 604 55.1%
2019 64.22 179th 639 72.0%
2021 76.92 80th 633 87.4%
2022 41.35 394th 689 42.8%
2023 39.35 453rd 735 38.4%
2024 43.02 410th 743 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.23 374th 656 43.0%
2019 54.09 319th 684 53.4%
2021 52.32 319th 706 54.8%
2022 30.62 518th 733 29.3%
2023 27.53 553rd 731 24.4%
2024 35.83 480th 738 35.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.40 101st 475 78.7%
2019 69.21 86th 504 82.9%
2021 62.13 95th 478 80.1%
2022 33.79 285th 449 36.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.05 262nd 416 37.0%
2021 61.76 195th 448 56.5%
2022 44.91 328th 450 27.1%
2023 37.04 371st 452 17.9%
2024 37.41 380th 461 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 364th 665 45.3%
2019 50.36 353rd 697 49.4%
2021 68.38 198th 711 72.2%
2022 51.28 351st 748 53.1%
2023 48.93 365th 747 51.1%
2024 50.79 359th 751 52.2%
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Rank History for African American students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.65 248th 494 49.8%
2019 50.48 226th 519 56.5%
2021 45.84 245th 533 54.0%
2022 65.96 117th 550 78.7%
2023 46.16 273rd 559 51.2%
2024 85.46 52nd 560 90.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.73 317th 472 32.8%
2019 57.37 158th 493 68.0%
2021 58.29 168th 522 67.8%
2022 37.53 358th 541 33.8%
2023 32.07 407th 553 26.4%
2024 47.16 290th 564 48.6%
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Rank History for White students at East Alexander Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.04 452nd 596 24.2%
2019 32.90 464th 624 25.6%
2021 44.69 333rd 632 47.3%
2022 21.80 562nd 658 14.6%
2023 18.72 576th 656 12.2%
2024 19.36 560th 652 14.1%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Alexander Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 571 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1989 570 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 539 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1991 519 92 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1992 538 95 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 548 86 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 572 80 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 602 70 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 602 70 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 590 72 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 579 66 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 595 62 15 6 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 591 63 20 11 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2001 562 62 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 517 78 13 31 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 517 78 13 31 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 529 66 12 38 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2005 561 66 16 49 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2006 558 65 15 59 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2007 551 56 15 73 0 n/a n/a 9 704
2008 580 44 15 69 0 n/a n/a 12 720
2009 573 52 15 57 1 n/a n/a 0 698
2010 567 58 14 54 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2011 529 49 12 55 2 0 22 0 669
2012 535 46 7 62 3 0 30 0 683
2013 536 38 4 63 5 0 26 0 672
2014 515 35 5 76 3 0 27 0 661
2015 506 39 7 85 3 0 31 0 671
2016 447 28 12 87 2 0 28 0 604
2017 460 33 10 90 2 0 30 0 625
2018 463 35 10 83 1 0 28 0 620
2019 453 36 6 85 0 0 31 0 611
2020 444 41 4 82 0 0 38 0 609
2021 439 34 3 87 0 0 42 0 605
2022 409 37 5 84 0 2 43 0 580
2023 399 28 8 91 0 2 31 0 559

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 East Alexander Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 38.0 17.2 9.1
1989 650 38.0 17.1 19.4
1990 628 38.0 16.5 13.9
1991 611 38.0 16.0 14.2
1992 636 37.0 17.1 9.9
1993 638 36.0 17.7 17.2
1994 659 36.0 18.3 16.7
1995 679 36.0 18.9 16.8
1996 679 36.0 18.9 16.8
1997 673 38.0 17.7 15.3
1998 660 42.0 15.7 15.8
1999 679 40.0 17.0 21.6
2000 686 39.0 17.6 23.2
2001 654 39.0 16.8 n/a
2002 639 43.0 14.9 41.9
2003 639 43.0 14.9 41.9
2004 645 44.0 14.7 47.9
2005 692 43.0 16.1 50.6
2006 697 46.0 15.2 49.8
2007 704 45.8 15.4 49.2
2008 720 44.2 16.3 50.6
2009 698 42.1 16.6 51
2010 694 42.9 16.1 58.1
2011 669 41.0 16.3 57.1
2012 683 41.8 16.3 60.2
2013 672 40.8 16.4 58.5
2014 661 40.8 16.1 62.5
2015 671 41.0 16.3 57.5
2016 604 40.0 15.1 57
2017 625 36.8 16.9 58.9
2018 620 36.7 16.8 50.8
2019 611 35.5 17.2 50.4
2020 609 36.4 16.7 53.2
2021 605 37.4 16.1 62.1
2022 580 37.2 15.5 41
2023 559 35.5 15.7 63.1

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 East Alexander Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 38.0 17.2 9.1
1989 650 38.0 17.1 19.4
1990 628 38.0 16.5 13.9
1991 611 38.0 16.0 14.2
1992 636 37.0 17.1 9.9
1993 638 36.0 17.7 17.2
1994 659 36.0 18.3 16.7
1995 679 36.0 18.9 16.8
1996 679 36.0 18.9 16.8
1997 673 38.0 17.7 15.3
1998 660 42.0 15.7 15.8
1999 679 40.0 17.0 21.6
2000 686 39.0 17.6 23.2
2001 654 39.0 16.8 n/a
2002 639 43.0 14.9 41.9
2003 639 43.0 14.9 41.9
2004 645 44.0 14.7 47.9
2005 692 43.0 16.1 50.6
2006 697 46.0 15.2 49.8
2007 704 45.8 15.4 49.2
2008 720 44.2 16.3 50.6
2009 698 42.1 16.6 51
2010 694 42.9 16.1 58.1
2011 669 41.0 16.3 57.1
2012 683 41.8 16.3 60.2
2013 672 40.8 16.4 58.5
2014 661 40.8 16.1 62.5
2015 671 41.0 16.3 57.5
2016 604 40.0 15.1 57
2017 625 36.8 16.9 58.9
2018 620 36.7 16.8 50.8
2019 611 35.5 17.2 50.4
2020 609 36.4 16.7 53.2
2021 605 37.4 16.1 62.1
2022 580 37.2 15.5 41
2023 559 35.5 15.7 63.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Alexander Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $691 (8.5%) $7,470 (91.5%) $8,161

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Alexander Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 350th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 468th of 784 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (East Alexander Middle)61.144.2
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alexander County Schools)69.455.1
 14.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (East Alexander Middle)60.144.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Alexander County Schools)63.550.3
 13.2%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Alexander Middle)53.546.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alexander County Schools)61.452.2
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (East Alexander Middle)5142
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Alexander County Schools)57.649.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Alexander Middle)62.444.8
 17.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alexander County Schools)61.954.3
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (East Alexander Middle)51.439.1
 12.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Alexander County Schools)54.846.3
 8.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (East Alexander Middle)80.559.2
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (Alexander County Schools)8671.5
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students611559
 8.5%
African American3628
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic8591
 7.1%
Pacific Islander02
White453399
 11.9%
Two or More Races3131
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%63.1%
 12.7%


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Students at East Alexander Middle are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended East Alexander Middle.

Students who attend East Alexander Middle usually go on to attend Alexander Central High

East Alexander Middle ranks 441st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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.

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