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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Caldwell County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,743
Students who attend Gamewell Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Gamewell Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 486
Racial breakdown:
White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
21.0%
African American:
9.1%
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Two or more races:
7.8%
Asian:
1.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%
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