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Andrews Middle

Summary:

Andrews Middle is a public middle school located in Andrews, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 187. The school is part of the Cherokee County Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Andrews Middle has shown strong academic performance, particularly in 8th-grade subjects. In 2023-2024, the school had 92.4% of students proficient or better in 8th-grade science, significantly higher than the state (70.1%) and Cherokee County Schools (84.5%) averages. The school also performed well in 8th-grade reading and math, with 65.2% and 66.7% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state and district averages. However, the school's performance in 6th-grade math (30.6% proficient) and reading (38.7% proficient) is lower than the state and district averages, indicating a potential area for improvement.

Andrews Middle has shown exceptional performance for its Hispanic students, ranking 20th out of 564 North Carolina middle schools in 2023-2024. The school also ranks highly for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 122nd out of 743 North Carolina middle schools in 2023-2024 and 67th out of 735 in 2022-2023. In contrast, the school's performance for White students is relatively lower, ranking 413th out of 652 North Carolina middle schools in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, Andrews Middle generally performs better than Murphy Middle, which is in the same district, and Robbinsville Middle, which is in a different district. However, Hayesville Middle, which is also in a different district, appears to have stronger academic performance in some areas, such as 6th-grade math and 8th-grade reading.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2750 Business Hwy 19
       Andrews, NC  28901-8097

(828) 321-5762

District: Cherokee County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,750 Help


Students who attend Andrews Middle usually attend:

High:    Andrews High

Feeder schools for Andrews Middle:

Elementary:    Andrews Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Andrews Middle ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andrews Middle is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andrews Middle is $9,750.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Andrews Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Andrews Middle 285th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Andrews Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cherokee County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County Schools 82nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Andrews Middle

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Rank History for all students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.89 274th 598 54.2%
2007 64.88 225th 606 62.9%
2008 64.50 233rd 620 62.4%
2009 72.13 173rd 630 72.5%
2010 70.86 179th 640 72.0%
2011 64.97 251st 648 61.3%
2012 59.31 315th 662 52.4%
2013 53.65 302nd 673 55.1%
2014 44.11 341st 627 45.6%
2015 37.37 449th 705 36.3%
2016 47.73 374th 692 46.0%
2017 66.97 224th 694 67.7%
2018 72.49 169th 691 75.5%
2019 67.65 223rd 737 69.7%
2021 55.71 300th 741 59.5%
2022 62.83 265th 786 66.3%
2023 68.66 217th 784 72.3%
2024 60.36 285th 793 64.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.96 43rd 604 92.9%
2019 80.62 62nd 639 90.3%
2021 69.96 126th 633 80.1%
2022 81.67 70th 689 89.8%
2023 83.70 67th 735 90.9%
2024 73.05 122nd 743 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 278th 656 57.6%
2019 61.12 265th 684 61.3%
2021 62.16 235th 706 66.7%
2022 71.82 182nd 733 75.2%
2023 73.31 162nd 731 77.8%
2024 66.44 216th 738 70.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.11 101st 478 78.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.40 101st 665 84.8%
2019 71.85 172nd 697 75.3%
2021 47.75 352nd 711 50.5%
2022 48.68 375th 748 49.9%
2023 63.05 244th 747 67.3%
2024 45.31 412th 751 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.79 20th 564 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Andrews Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.88 280th 596 53.0%
2019 46.86 343rd 624 45.0%
2021 34.69 415th 632 34.3%
2022 33.11 460th 658 30.1%
2023 42.26 384th 656 41.5%
2024 38.53 413th 652 36.7%
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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 Andrews Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 179 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 227 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 234
1999 186 6 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 198
2000 200 3 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 197 5 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 214 7 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 214 7 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 232 7 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 228 6 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 235 7 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 217 6 1 6 2 n/a n/a 7 239
2008 211 5 2 7 2 n/a n/a 7 234
2009 192 8 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 217 2 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 190 0 1 7 3 0 5 0 206
2012 195 0 2 6 3 0 7 0 213
2013 202 1 1 15 6 0 6 0 231
2014 176 1 1 16 5 0 9 0 208
2015 167 1 0 17 6 0 5 0 196
2016 157 1 3 12 4 0 7 0 184
2017 169 1 2 11 4 0 5 0 192
2018 176 2 2 27 1 0 16 0 224
2019 202 3 2 27 1 0 17 0 252
2020 193 4 2 25 0 0 31 0 255
2021 194 7 4 30 0 0 18 0 253
2022 148 3 4 21 0 0 12 0 188
2023 150 4 2 24 0 0 7 0 187

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

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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 Andrews Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 183 11.0 16.6 29.5
1998 234 14.0 16.7 26.5
1999 198 14.0 14.1 n/a
2000 209 14.0 14.9 n/a
2001 209 14.0 14.9 52.6
2002 229 20.0 11.5 58.1
2003 229 20.0 11.5 58.1
2004 250 20.0 12.5 58.4
2005 246 24.0 10.3 62.2
2006 255 24.0 10.6 59.2
2007 239 17.0 14.1 59.9
2008 234 19.0 12.3 63
2009 212 16.0 13.3 60.4
2010 232 15.2 15.1 63.8
2011 206 14.2 14.4 63.6
2012 213 14.2 14.9 70.9
2013 231 13.2 17.4 72.7
2014 208 14.0 14.8 68.3
2015 196 13.0 15.0 98.5
2016 184 13.0 14.1 98.4
2017 192 14.4 13.3 94.3
2018 224 17.3 12.9 96.9
2019 252 16.5 15.2 65.5
2020 255 18.2 14.0 60.4
2021 253 15.5 16.2 42.7
2022 188 15.2 12.3 31.9
2023 187 13.4 13.9 70.1

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 Andrews Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 183 11.0 16.6 29.5
1998 234 14.0 16.7 26.5
1999 198 14.0 14.1 n/a
2000 209 14.0 14.9 n/a
2001 209 14.0 14.9 52.6
2002 229 20.0 11.5 58.1
2003 229 20.0 11.5 58.1
2004 250 20.0 12.5 58.4
2005 246 24.0 10.3 62.2
2006 255 24.0 10.6 59.2
2007 239 17.0 14.1 59.9
2008 234 19.0 12.3 63
2009 212 16.0 13.3 60.4
2010 232 15.2 15.1 63.8
2011 206 14.2 14.4 63.6
2012 213 14.2 14.9 70.9
2013 231 13.2 17.4 72.7
2014 208 14.0 14.8 68.3
2015 196 13.0 15.0 98.5
2016 184 13.0 14.1 98.4
2017 192 14.4 13.3 94.3
2018 224 17.3 12.9 96.9
2019 252 16.5 15.2 65.5
2020 255 18.2 14.0 60.4
2021 253 15.5 16.2 42.7
2022 188 15.2 12.3 31.9
2023 187 13.4 13.9 70.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Andrews Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,000 (10.3%) $8,750 (89.7%) $9,750

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Andrews Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 223rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 217th of 784 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Andrews Middle)83.361.9
 21.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County Schools)6954
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Andrews Middle)66.744.4
 22.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Cherokee County Schools)63.246.9
 16.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Andrews Middle)64.573.9
 9.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County Schools)61.259
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Andrews Middle)56.559.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Cherokee County Schools)64.357.6
 6.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Andrews Middle)42.350.8
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County Schools)56.147.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Andrews Middle)69.249.2
 20%
   8th Grade Reading (Cherokee County Schools)60.750.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Andrews Middle)90.489.8
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Cherokee County Schools)89.882.2
 7.6%
   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 Students252187
 25.8%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic2724
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White202150
 25.7%
Two or More Races177
 58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%70.1%
 4.6%

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Students at Andrews Middle are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Andrews Middle ranks 285th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Andrews Middle.

Students who attend Andrews Middle usually go on to attend Andrews High


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