Town Creek Middle

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Town Creek Middle ranks 422 nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Town Creek Middle is a public middle school in Bolivia, North Carolina, serving around 500 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Brunswick County Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 242 districts in the state.

While Town Creek Middle has some areas of strength, such as its performance with African American students and in science, the school faces significant challenges overall. Its mathematics proficiency scores outperform the district and state averages, but reading proficiency is mixed, and the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools. The school's performance with disabled and gifted students is inconsistent, suggesting a need to better support the diverse needs of its student population. Notably, Town Creek Middle serves a community with high economic disadvantage, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Town Creek Middle's academic performance is generally weaker. The New Hanover County Schools district, in particular, demonstrates stronger performance in mathematics and reading. By learning from the practices of higher-performing schools and addressing the school's socioeconomic factors, Town Creek Middle may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 5-8

6370 Lake Park Drive SE
Bolivia, NC 28479

(910) 756-5320

District: Brunswick County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
422^nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 500

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

African American:

13.0%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Town Creek Middle ranks worse than 53.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.02. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Town Creek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Town Creek Middle 422^nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Town Creek Middle in the ranking list.)

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Brunswick County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Schools 78^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	45.97	386^th	741	47.9%
2022	45.46	418^th	786	46.8%
2023	40.80	452^nd	784	42.3%
2024	47.02	422^nd	793	46.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.06	282^nd	302	6.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.24	441^st	473	6.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	27.05	546^th	689	20.8%
2023	35.01	500^th	735	32.0%
2024	37.83	472^nd	743	36.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	47.75	351^st	706	50.3%
2022	38.14	457^th	733	37.7%
2023	35.16	473^rd	731	35.3%
2024	49.88	359^th	738	51.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.93	432^nd	478	9.6%
2022	49.83	154^th	449	65.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	55.34	240^th	448	46.4%
2022	51.73	271^st	450	39.8%
2023	46.87	313^th	452	30.8%
2024	46.35	324^th	461	29.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	43.57	390^th	711	45.1%
2022	50.70	355^th	748	52.5%
2023	43.74	411^th	747	45.0%
2024	43.59	430^th	751	42.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	41.71	281^st	533	47.3%
2022	14.91	518^th	550	5.8%
2023	61.79	148^th	559	73.5%
2024	68.32	128^th	560	77.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	37.72	343^rd	522	34.3%
2022	31.18	399^th	541	26.2%
2023	11.81	536^th	553	3.1%
2024	36.96	380^th	564	32.6%

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Rank History for White students at Town Creek Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	33.07	429^th	632	32.1%
2022	34.65	447^th	658	32.1%
2023	24.23	532^nd	656	18.9%
2024	28.35	506^th	652	22.4%

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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 Town Creek Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	222	50	1	36	3	2	22	336
2022	281	38	1	40	3	1	25	389
2023	348	65	2	49	4	2	30	500

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 Town Creek Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	336	18.6	18.0	99.1
2022	389	20.9	18.5	98.5
2023	500	30.4	16.4	99.4

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 Town Creek Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	336	18.6	18.0	99.1
2022	389	20.9	18.5	98.5
2023	500	30.4	16.4	99.4

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.

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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 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Town Creek Middle	Public	5-8	6370 Lake Park Drive SE	Bolivia	28479	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 756-5320	500	30	16.4	99.4%	348 (69.6%)	65 (13.0%)	49 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.0%)	47	422^nd of 793 public middle schools	46.8%		40.8	452^nd of 784 public middle schools	42.3%	30	65.6	52.8	41.8	51.2	58.4	39.4	45.9	47.2	72.0	71.7
Leland Middle	Public	6-8	927 Old Fayetteville Road NE	Leland	28451	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 371-3030	780	48	16.4	99.6%	349 (44.7%)	163 (20.9%)	186 (23.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	71 (9.1%)	31.8	552^nd of 793 public middle schools	30.4%		38.8	475^th of 784 public middle schools	39.4%	77		49.2	39.6	37.0		42.3	34.7	39.6		54.2	$8,991	$1,326	$7,665
South Brunswick Middle	Public	6-8	100 Cougar Drive BSL	Southport	28461	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 756-6870	572	38	15.1	99.5%	453 (79.2%)	31 (5.4%)	39 (6.8%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.3%)	54.2	347^th of 793 public middle schools	56.2%		55.8	329^th of 784 public middle schools	58.0%	18		56.6	58.7	43.1		39.9	46.9	56.9		72.4	$9,300	$1,106	$8,194
Charles P Murray Middle	Public	6-8	655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy	Wilmington	28412	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 790-2363	882	54	16.3	34.1%	702 (79.6%)	54 (6.1%)	56 (6.3%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	45 (5.1%)	89.4	67^th of 793 public middle schools	91.6%		88.1	77^th of 784 public middle schools	90.2%	10		79.8	78.0	75.7		67.0	68.4	72.2		85.4	$8,277	$616	$7,661
Williston Middle	Public	6-8	401 S 10th St	Wilmington	28401	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 815-6906	683	54	12.7	99.6%	110 (16.1%)	308 (45.1%)	230 (33.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.4%)	15.2	705^th of 793 public middle schools	11.1%		13.6	702^nd of 784 public middle schools	10.5%	3		38.0	32.2	22.8		33.3	22.5	26.5		47.2	$12,800	$1,697	$11,103
Myrtle Grove Middle	Public	6-8	901 Piner Rd	Wilmington	28409	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 350-2100	645	41	15.5	56.0%	363 (56.3%)	109 (16.9%)	127 (19.7%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.7%)	74.5	173^rd of 793 public middle schools	78.2%		66.5	232^nd of 784 public middle schools	70.4%	59		67.2	66.7	61.6		58.7	59.6	59.2		75.0	$10,046	$1,051	$8,995
Roland-Grise Middle	Public	6-8	4412 Lake Ave	Wilmington	28403	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 350-2136	860	52	16.6	32.2%	586 (68.1%)	65 (7.6%)	157 (18.3%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.8%)	78.8	137^th of 793 public middle schools	82.7%		80.1	141^st of 784 public middle schools	82.0%	4		71.8	68.4	52.6		61.9	67.0	64.0		77.3	$8,894	$611	$8,283
Cedar Grove Middle	Public	6-8	750 Grove Trail SW	Supply	28462	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 756-6120	434	30	14.4	99.3%	279 (64.3%)	68 (15.7%)	57 (13.1%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	49.3	399^th of 793 public middle schools	49.7%		51.6	366^th of 784 public middle schools	53.3%	33		61.8	44.1	46.6		46.5	42.8	46.6		68.2	$11,326	$1,081	$10,245
M C S Noble Middle	Public	6-8	6520 Market St	Wilmington	28405	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 350-2112	652	40	16.3	32.5%	450 (69.0%)	86 (13.2%)	73 (11.2%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	80.9	124^th of 793 public middle schools	84.4%		83	111^th of 784 public middle schools	85.8%	13		69.1	71.0	64.2		61.5	56.3	69.6		84.8	$9,109	$612	$8,497
Emma B Trask Middle	Public	6-8	2900 N College Rd	Wilmington	28405	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 350-2142	673	48	14.1	99.6%	379 (56.3%)	81 (12.0%)	137 (20.4%)	17 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.5%)	67.9	223^rd of 793 public middle schools	71.9%		65.3	240^th of 784 public middle schools	69.4%	17		73.8	57.9	62.6		55.9	46.4	55.3		74.9	$9,683	$828	$8,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Town Creek Middle

What district is Town Creek Middle in?

Brunswick County Schools

Is Town Creek Middle a good school?

Town Creek Middle ranks 422^nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Town Creek Middle?

Students at Town Creek Middle are 70% White, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Town Creek Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Town Creek Middle.

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