Anson Middle

Summary:

Anson Middle is a public middle school located in Wadesboro, North Carolina, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 701 students. The school is part of the Anson County Schools district, which is ranked 168 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anson Middle faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 55%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Rockingham Middle and Ellerbe Middle. Academically, Anson Middle consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects, with only 16.8% of 7th graders and 21.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.4% and 46.9%, respectively. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing middle schools in North Carolina.

Anson Middle's challenges are further compounded by its extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While some nearby schools, such as South Stanly Middle and East Union Middle, also serve economically disadvantaged populations, they appear to be performing better academically than Anson Middle, suggesting that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing institutions.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 832 US Hwy 52 N
       Wadesboro, NC  28170


(704) 694-3945

District: Anson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
738th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,167 Help


Students who attend Anson Middle usually attend:

High:    Anson County Early College High
    Anson High School

Feeder schools for Anson Middle:

Elementary:    Ansonville Elementary
    Lilesville Elementary
    Morven Elementary
    Peachland-Polkton Elementary
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Middle:    Wadesboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.3%
White:
27.8%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Anson Middle ranks worse than 93.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.3%), White (27.8%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anson Middle is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anson Middle is $9,167.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson Middle 738th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Anson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Anson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson County Schools 168th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.64 499th 598 16.6%
2007 25.34 505th 606 16.7%
2008 25.88 488th 620 21.3%
2009 11.55 572nd 630 9.2%
2010 13.37 591st 640 7.7%
2011 15.77 588th 648 9.3%
2012 9.07 616th 662 6.9%
2013 20.79 547th 673 18.7%
2014 16.90 530th 627 15.5%
2015 22.95 559th 705 20.7%
2016 18.33 577th 692 16.6%
2017 24.87 532nd 694 23.3%
2018 18.21 585th 691 15.3%
2019 17.17 640th 737 13.2%
2021 14.82 647th 741 12.7%
2022 18.85 663rd 786 15.6%
2023 7.17 740th 784 5.6%
2024 9.51 738th 793 6.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.24 193rd 221 12.7%
2019 41.92 140th 237 40.9%
2021 12.78 242nd 248 2.4%
2022 31.39 206th 283 27.2%
2023 28.81 235th 302 22.2%
2024 42.94 177th 306 42.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.24 231st 318 27.4%
2024 21.58 320th 356 10.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.80 559th 604 7.5%
2019 16.96 583rd 639 8.8%
2021 17.05 574th 633 9.3%
2022 15.96 628th 689 8.9%
2023 6.28 716th 735 2.6%
2024 10.29 711th 743 4.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.00 586th 656 10.7%
2019 17.69 606th 684 11.4%
2021 20.07 585th 706 17.1%
2022 22.93 593rd 733 19.1%
2023 7.33 706th 731 3.4%
2024 12.00 683rd 738 7.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 368th 475 22.5%
2019 42.66 271st 504 46.2%
2021 36.32 315th 478 34.1%
2022 26.76 355th 449 20.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 88th 127 30.7%
2019 11.28 411th 416 1.2%
2021 15.97 427th 448 4.7%
2022 21.44 427th 450 5.1%
2023 13.62 443rd 452 2.0%
2024 42.26 358th 461 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.15 581st 665 12.6%
2019 14.16 627th 697 10.0%
2021 11.14 656th 711 7.7%
2022 14.66 666th 748 11.0%
2023 6.56 717th 747 4.0%
2024 6.74 722nd 751 3.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.97 423rd 494 14.4%
2019 22.63 456th 519 12.1%
2021 18.79 486th 533 8.8%
2022 19.48 488th 550 11.3%
2023 7.09 554th 559 0.9%
2024 11.47 539th 560 3.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.46 451st 472 4.4%
2019 20.85 439th 493 11.0%
2021 20.12 466th 522 10.7%
2022 29.60 413th 541 23.7%
2023 11.88 535th 553 3.3%
2024 12.09 538th 564 4.6%
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Rank History for White students at Anson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.66 432nd 596 27.5%
2019 13.08 584th 624 6.4%
2021 19.16 555th 632 12.2%
2022 31.63 473rd 658 28.1%
2023 12.06 625th 656 4.7%
2024 11.37 618th 652 5.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Open Quote The worst. I’ve never experienced such an awful place. Trying to find another school my daughter can go to and if not we are very willing to move out of this county for a better school. They will have all these plans but they never work. Ranked 640 out of 733 schools? Wow. Do better. Can’t keep teachers. They’re tired. I get it. Many kids there run the show NOT the teachers, nor their principle. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Open Quote I almost didn't send my youngest son to school there after the experience I had with my oldest son, but the new principal is tough and the school is so much better than it was two years ago. I feel like my youngest son is safe and getting a good education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 253 450 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 238 428 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 228 397 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2001 272 409 11 4 5 n/a n/a 0 701
2002 274 487 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 777
2003 274 487 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 777
2004 249 467 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 734
2005 245 459 7 11 3 n/a n/a 0 725
2006 206 440 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 204 469 22 14 3 n/a n/a 10 722
2008 196 407 25 11 4 n/a n/a 8 651
2009 178 372 13 13 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2010 186 350 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 174 321 12 29 3 0 9 0 548
2012 166 324 11 16 4 0 12 0 533
2013 175 329 12 14 4 0 15 0 549
2014 195 339 9 16 1 0 15 0 575
2015 188 302 8 26 2 0 15 0 541
2016 198 298 11 32 3 0 16 0 558
2017 161 278 9 33 1 0 12 0 494
2018 186 358 18 33 1 0 25 0 621
2019 231 372 13 34 4 0 31 0 685
2020 247 391 10 47 4 0 33 0 732
2021 222 404 12 51 3 0 31 0 723
2022 214 413 17 50 3 0 29 0 726
2023 195 395 14 66 2 0 29 0 701

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 Anson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 716 50.0 14.3 n/a
1999 675 50.0 13.5 62.7
2000 638 50.0 12.8 62.2
2001 701 50.0 14.0 n/a
2002 777 50.0 15.5 66.9
2003 777 50.0 15.5 66.9
2004 734 41.0 17.9 69.1
2005 725 41.0 17.7 68.3
2006 670 41.0 16.3 68.7
2007 722 39.7 18.2 76
2008 651 41.4 15.7 76.2
2009 578 38.7 14.9 70.9
2010 563 40.3 13.9 34.6
2011 548 37.1 14.7 0
2012 533 32.3 16.4 76.2
2013 549 36.2 15.1 78.7
2014 575 30.5 18.8 79
2015 541 31.0 17.4 76.5
2016 558 32.0 17.4 99.5
2017 494 28.9 17.0 95.1
2018 621 33.3 18.6 99.5
2019 685 39.0 17.5 99.6
2020 732 41.4 17.6 99.3
2021 723 42.6 16.9 99.6
2022 726 31.4 23.0 99.6
2023 701 36.3 19.2 99.6

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 Anson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 716 50.0 14.3 n/a
1999 675 50.0 13.5 62.7
2000 638 50.0 12.8 62.2
2001 701 50.0 14.0 n/a
2002 777 50.0 15.5 66.9
2003 777 50.0 15.5 66.9
2004 734 41.0 17.9 69.1
2005 725 41.0 17.7 68.3
2006 670 41.0 16.3 68.7
2007 722 39.7 18.2 76
2008 651 41.4 15.7 76.2
2009 578 38.7 14.9 70.9
2010 563 40.3 13.9 34.6
2011 548 37.1 14.7 0
2012 533 32.3 16.4 76.2
2013 549 36.2 15.1 78.7
2014 575 30.5 18.8 79
2015 541 31.0 17.4 76.5
2016 558 32.0 17.4 99.5
2017 494 28.9 17.0 95.1
2018 621 33.3 18.6 99.5
2019 685 39.0 17.5 99.6
2020 732 41.4 17.6 99.3
2021 723 42.6 16.9 99.6
2022 726 31.4 23.0 99.6
2023 701 36.3 19.2 99.6

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 Anson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $956 (10.4%) $8,210 (89.6%) $9,167

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 640th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 740th of 784 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Anson Middle)23.218.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)23.218.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Anson Middle)37.822.5
 15.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)37.822.5
 15.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Anson Middle)3925.3
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)3925.3
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Anson Middle)47.923.3
 24.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)47.923.3
 24.6%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anson Middle)26.712.2
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)26.712.2
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Anson Middle)37.621.7
 15.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)37.621.7
 15.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Anson Middle)64.438.4
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Anson County Schools)64.438.4
 26%
   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 Students685701
 2.3%
African American372395
 6.2%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic3466
 94.1%
Pacific Islander00
White231195
 15.6%
Two or More Races3129
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Anson Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended Anson Middle.

Students at Anson Middle are 56% African American, 28% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Anson Middle usually go on to attend Anson County Early College High

Anson Middle ranks in the bottom 6.9% of North Carolina middle schools.


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