Gamewell Middle

Summary:

Gamewell Middle is a public middle school located in Lenoir, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 506. The school is part of the Caldwell County Schools district, which is ranked 151 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gamewell Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (21.94%) and African American (9.09%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the Caldwell County Schools and North Carolina state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade math proficiency rate was 33.3%, compared to 52.1% for Caldwell County and 54.3% for the state. Gamewell Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a ranking of 610 out of 793 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance on EOG tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than White students. Additionally, Gamewell Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with the rate reaching 80.43% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Compared to nearby schools in the Caldwell County district, such as Granite Falls Middle, William Lenoir Middle, and Hudson Middle, Gamewell Middle's academic performance is generally lower, suggesting potential areas for improvement in instructional practices, targeted support for struggling students, and addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3210 Gamewell School Road
       Lenoir, NC  28645-9639


(828) 754-6204

District: Caldwell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,743 Help


Students who attend Gamewell Middle usually attend:

High:    West Caldwell High

Feeder schools for Gamewell Middle:

Elementary:    Gamewell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
21.0%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gamewell Middle ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Caldwell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gamewell Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Caldwell County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), Hispanic (21%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gamewell Middle is 14.6, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Caldwell County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gamewell Middle is $8,743, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Caldwell County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gamewell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gamewell Middle 610th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Gamewell Middle in the ranking list.)

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Caldwell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell County Schools 151st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gamewell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.48 283rd 598 52.7%
2007 48.10 377th 606 37.8%
2008 37.55 433rd 620 30.2%
2009 45.40 407th 630 35.4%
2010 46.85 409th 640 36.1%
2011 52.43 370th 648 42.9%
2012 51.01 394th 662 40.5%
2013 34.07 455th 673 32.4%
2014 33.46 414th 627 34.0%
2015 37.07 452nd 705 35.9%
2016 42.36 415th 692 40.0%
2017 39.40 440th 694 36.6%
2018 35.24 469th 691 32.1%
2019 34.07 525th 737 28.8%
2021 35.83 465th 741 37.2%
2022 40.51 461st 786 41.3%
2023 24.22 618th 784 21.2%
2024 25.61 610th 793 23.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.05 202nd 237 14.8%
2021 43.73 132nd 248 46.8%
2022 50.37 126th 283 55.5%
2023 22.73 260th 302 13.9%
2024 43.71 173rd 306 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.34 131st 211 37.9%
2021 38.90 135th 236 42.8%
2022 44.32 136th 312 56.4%
2023 31.72 235th 318 26.1%
2024 31.50 253rd 356 28.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.57 305th 473 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.02 237th 604 60.8%
2019 49.09 326th 639 49.0%
2021 59.04 200th 633 68.4%
2022 60.01 225th 689 67.3%
2023 35.88 493rd 735 32.9%
2024 36.33 488th 743 34.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.98 459th 656 30.0%
2019 32.86 499th 684 27.0%
2021 36.56 434th 706 38.5%
2022 38.12 458th 733 37.5%
2023 25.87 567th 731 22.4%
2024 27.28 555th 738 24.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.39 341st 475 28.2%
2019 41.24 283rd 504 43.8%
2021 32.60 347th 478 27.4%
2022 50.98 151st 449 66.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.97 92nd 127 27.6%
2019 49.62 283rd 416 32.0%
2021 49.09 289th 448 35.5%
2022 41.74 350th 450 22.2%
2023 29.04 408th 452 9.7%
2024 44.48 341st 461 26.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.10 475th 665 28.6%
2019 32.89 495th 697 29.0%
2021 35.56 450th 711 36.7%
2022 41.12 443rd 748 40.8%
2023 21.80 612th 747 18.1%
2024 23.23 604th 751 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.07 132nd 494 73.3%
2019 57.18 167th 519 67.8%
2021 40.16 296th 533 44.5%
2022 44.10 275th 550 50.0%
2023 26.42 457th 559 18.2%
2024 21.09 482nd 560 13.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 302nd 472 36.0%
2019 32.96 366th 493 25.8%
2021 39.16 329th 522 37.0%
2022 36.14 363rd 541 32.9%
2023 21.81 474th 553 14.3%
2024 29.92 424th 564 24.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gamewell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.81 559th 596 6.2%
2019 16.45 571st 624 8.5%
2021 20.49 542nd 632 14.2%
2022 24.84 543rd 658 17.5%
2023 11.69 626th 656 4.6%
2024 10.73 622nd 652 4.6%
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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 Gamewell Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 494 87 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1989 477 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 578
1990 489 103 2 0 0 n/a n/a 3 597
1991 490 90 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 496 91 2 1 0 n/a n/a 4 594
1993 457 107 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 391 117 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 395 99 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 395 99 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 399 95 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 406 91 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 411 96 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 450 117 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 498 125 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 493 112 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 493 112 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 448 104 8 39 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 434 115 7 53 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 427 100 7 59 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2007 409 63 3 50 0 n/a n/a 20 545
2008 374 51 2 70 1 n/a n/a 32 530
2009 366 101 2 68 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 391 114 3 66 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2011 401 78 3 73 2 0 39 0 596
2012 425 71 2 90 3 0 40 0 631
2013 436 70 1 95 1 0 42 0 645
2014 425 61 1 101 0 0 39 0 627
2015 406 55 0 99 1 0 45 0 606
2016 354 49 0 85 1 0 43 0 532
2017 334 45 1 89 1 0 36 0 506
2018 338 57 2 104 0 0 32 0 533
2019 337 54 2 126 1 0 45 0 565
2020 317 56 3 129 1 0 51 0 557
2021 279 47 2 118 1 1 44 0 492
2022 296 52 5 105 0 1 43 0 502
2023 300 46 8 111 0 1 40 0 506
2024 294 44 7 102 0 1 38 0 486

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 Gamewell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 40.0 14.5 26.8
1989 578 39.0 14.8 36.3
1990 597 39.0 15.3 34.8
1991 584 40.0 14.6 35.6
1992 594 38.0 15.6 21.4
1993 565 36.0 15.7 37.9
1994 512 39.0 13.1 34.4
1995 498 37.0 13.5 38
1996 498 37.0 13.5 38
1997 500 37.0 13.5 33.4
1998 508 43.0 11.8 38.8
1999 521 40.0 13.0 47.2
2000 585 40.0 14.6 45
2001 651 44.0 14.8 47.9
2002 645 44.0 14.7 0
2003 645 44.0 14.7 0
2004 599 44.0 13.6 62.9
2005 609 44.0 13.8 60.8
2006 593 44.0 13.5 63.7
2007 545 40.7 13.4 70.7
2008 530 41.0 12.9 75.1
2009 539 39.9 13.5 67.2
2010 575 40.9 14.0 76.9
2011 596 40.9 14.5 72
2012 631 41.9 15.0 75.6
2013 645 41.9 15.3 77.5
2014 627 42.9 14.5 77.5
2015 606 42.0 14.4 80
2016 532 40.0 13.3 79.1
2017 506 37.6 13.4 80.6
2018 533 37.3 14.2 72
2019 565 37.3 15.1 75
2020 557 37.6 14.8 74.1
2021 492 36.3 13.5 64.6
2022 502 34.3 14.6 58
2023 506 34.6 14.6 80.4
2024 486 33.1 14.6 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 Gamewell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 40.0 14.5 26.8
1989 578 39.0 14.8 36.3
1990 597 39.0 15.3 34.8
1991 584 40.0 14.6 35.6
1992 594 38.0 15.6 21.4
1993 565 36.0 15.7 37.9
1994 512 39.0 13.1 34.4
1995 498 37.0 13.5 38
1996 498 37.0 13.5 38
1997 500 37.0 13.5 33.4
1998 508 43.0 11.8 38.8
1999 521 40.0 13.0 47.2
2000 585 40.0 14.6 45
2001 651 44.0 14.8 47.9
2002 645 44.0 14.7 0
2003 645 44.0 14.7 0
2004 599 44.0 13.6 62.9
2005 609 44.0 13.8 60.8
2006 593 44.0 13.5 63.7
2007 545 40.7 13.4 70.7
2008 530 41.0 12.9 75.1
2009 539 39.9 13.5 67.2
2010 575 40.9 14.0 76.9
2011 596 40.9 14.5 72
2012 631 41.9 15.0 75.6
2013 645 41.9 15.3 77.5
2014 627 42.9 14.5 77.5
2015 606 42.0 14.4 80
2016 532 40.0 13.3 79.1
2017 506 37.6 13.4 80.6
2018 533 37.3 14.2 72
2019 565 37.3 15.1 75
2020 557 37.6 14.8 74.1
2021 492 36.3 13.5 64.6
2022 502 34.3 14.6 58
2023 506 34.6 14.6 80.4
2024 486 33.1 14.6 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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gamewell Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,279 (14.6%) $7,464 (85.4%) $8,743

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 525th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 618th of 784 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gamewell Middle)35.535.8
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)49.547.1
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Gamewell Middle)5232.4
 19.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)58.845.8
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gamewell Middle)45.941.3
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)61.346.7
 14.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Gamewell Middle)58.441.4
 17%
   7th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)64.247.1
 17.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gamewell Middle)38.820.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)50.937.4
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Gamewell Middle)44.830.1
 14.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)53.847.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Gamewell Middle)7558.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade Science (Caldwell County Schools)83.870.1
 13.7%
   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 Students565506
 10.4%
African American5446
 14.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic126111
 11.9%
Pacific Islander01
White337300
 11%
Two or More Races4540
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%80.4%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gamewell Middle

Students who attend Gamewell Middle usually go on to attend West Caldwell High

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Gamewell Middle.

Students at Gamewell Middle are 60% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Gamewell Middle ranks in the bottom 23.1% of North Carolina middle schools.


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