Northview Middle

Summary:

Northview Middle is a public middle school located in Hickory, North Carolina, serving around 480 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Hickory City Schools district.

Northview Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.83% White, 16.25% African American, 25.62% Hispanic, and 3.96% Asian students. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Hickory City Schools district and state averages, but lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools like Jacobs Fork Middle and West Alexander Middle. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 172 out of 627 North Carolina middle schools and a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to a low of 404 out of 793 schools and a 2-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Northview Middle's strengths lie in its gifted and talented program, where it ranks in the top 10% of North Carolina middle schools, and the performance of its Hispanic student population. However, the school's performance for African American, male, and special education students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of the state. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 41.95% in 2020-2021 to 55% in 2022-2023, suggesting increasing economic challenges for the student population. Compared to nearby schools, Northview Middle generally performs on par or slightly better than the lower-performing schools in the Hickory City Schools district, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Alexander County and Catawba County school districts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 302 28th Avenue NE
       Hickory, NC  28601


(828) 327-6300

District: Hickory City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
404th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,178 Help


Students who attend Northview Middle usually attend:

High:    Hickory High

Feeder schools for Northview Middle:

Elementary:    Oakwood Elementary
    Viewmont Elementary
    W M Jenkins Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
25.6%
African American:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northview Middle ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Northview Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), Hispanic (25.6%), African American (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northview Middle is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northview Middle is $8,178.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northview Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northview Middle 404th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Northview Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hickory City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory City Schools 129th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northview Middle

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Rank History for all students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.24 329th 598 45.0%
2007 66.16 210th 606 65.3%
2008 64.07 237th 620 61.8%
2009 60.94 291st 630 53.8%
2010 60.11 309th 640 51.7%
2011 58.74 309th 648 52.3%
2012 60.07 311th 662 53.0%
2013 73.43 151st 673 77.6%
2014 67.90 172nd 627 72.6%
2015 66.16 221st 705 68.7%
2016 68.99 189th 692 72.7%
2017 66.79 225th 694 67.6%
2018 59.73 284th 691 58.9%
2019 57.64 316th 737 57.1%
2021 68.06 212th 741 71.4%
2022 63.37 259th 786 67.0%
2023 57.84 307th 784 60.8%
2024 49.00 404th 793 49.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.85 94th 221 57.5%
2019 57.94 82nd 237 65.4%
2021 56.18 83rd 248 66.5%
2022 31.85 204th 283 27.9%
2023 36.37 206th 302 31.8%
2024 36.00 200th 306 34.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 130th 151 13.9%
2019 53.58 61st 211 71.1%
2021 49.43 77th 236 67.4%
2022 57.59 80th 312 74.4%
2023 30.31 244th 318 23.3%
2024 38.49 214th 356 39.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.85 337th 473 28.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 268th 604 55.6%
2019 47.50 343rd 639 46.3%
2021 63.84 167th 633 73.6%
2022 62.92 188th 689 72.7%
2023 43.35 409th 735 44.4%
2024 42.74 412th 743 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.57 225th 656 65.7%
2019 54.99 312th 684 54.4%
2021 58.96 259th 706 63.3%
2022 57.12 286th 733 61.0%
2023 57.16 304th 731 58.4%
2024 53.70 320th 738 56.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.60 267th 475 43.8%
2019 46.90 233rd 504 53.8%
2021 49.43 189th 478 60.5%
2022 41.43 220th 449 51.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.07 169th 416 59.4%
2021 67.64 144th 448 67.9%
2022 66.64 121st 450 73.1%
2023 74.77 44th 452 90.3%
2024 62.86 173rd 461 62.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.30 341st 665 48.7%
2019 57.36 292nd 697 58.1%
2021 74.06 166th 711 76.7%
2022 67.35 210th 748 71.9%
2023 55.19 307th 747 58.9%
2024 41.98 446th 751 40.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 329th 494 33.4%
2019 31.33 394th 519 24.1%
2021 33.56 359th 533 32.6%
2022 40.55 301st 550 45.3%
2023 35.73 361st 559 35.4%
2024 35.73 363rd 560 35.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 247th 472 47.7%
2019 44.59 277th 493 43.8%
2021 61.40 148th 522 71.6%
2022 64.41 143rd 541 73.6%
2023 53.12 229th 553 58.6%
2024 60.56 173rd 564 69.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Northview Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.04 149th 596 75.0%
2019 72.35 158th 624 74.7%
2021 78.34 113th 632 82.1%
2022 72.52 169th 658 74.3%
2023 72.41 167th 656 74.5%
2024 47.80 337th 652 48.3%
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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 Northview Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 377 131 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1989 371 145 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 350 127 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 354 136 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 339 130 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 335 128 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 348 133 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 345 139 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 345 139 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 324 159 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 308 163 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 306 172 31 17 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2000 334 165 39 21 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 343 174 33 40 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2002 323 183 25 40 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 323 183 25 40 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 330 164 25 60 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 306 156 20 51 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 316 152 21 62 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 282 129 20 56 0 n/a n/a 17 504
2008 256 105 20 78 1 n/a n/a 19 479
2009 258 156 24 99 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 248 149 21 90 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2011 247 113 13 108 2 0 26 0 509
2012 285 126 12 105 0 0 32 0 560
2013 266 132 15 111 0 0 36 0 560
2014 271 109 18 128 1 0 42 0 569
2015 298 99 12 131 1 0 49 0 590
2016 284 88 11 139 2 0 49 0 573
2017 283 95 12 142 1 0 43 0 576
2018 254 88 13 154 1 0 37 0 547
2019 249 103 18 152 0 0 56 0 578
2020 250 108 18 146 0 0 58 0 580
2021 232 87 20 135 0 0 60 0 534
2022 217 74 18 133 0 1 59 0 502
2023 196 78 19 123 0 2 62 0 480

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 Northview Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 35.0 14.8 18.9
1989 527 35.0 15.0 31.3
1990 481 35.0 13.7 27.4
1991 505 35.0 14.4 26.1
1992 484 32.0 15.1 16.9
1993 484 30.0 16.1 31.4
1994 495 33.0 15.0 28.7
1995 508 32.0 15.9 40.2
1996 508 32.0 15.9 40.2
1997 509 33.0 15.4 22.2
1998 510 36.0 14.2 26.3
1999 526 36.0 14.6 31
2000 559 36.0 15.5 35.4
2001 591 36.0 16.4 37.2
2002 572 36.0 15.9 43
2003 572 36.0 15.9 43
2004 579 37.0 15.6 43.2
2005 533 40.0 13.3 44.8
2006 551 40.0 13.8 45.2
2007 504 37.9 13.3 48
2008 479 37.1 12.9 n/a
2009 539 38.4 14.0 51.2
2010 510 34.3 14.8 56.1
2011 509 34.8 14.6 56.2
2012 560 32.9 17.0 53.6
2013 560 35.2 15.8 52.7
2014 569 33.8 16.7 56.4
2015 590 35.0 16.8 52.9
2016 573 35.0 16.3 51
2017 576 34.6 16.6 54
2018 547 34.8 15.7 53.2
2019 578 35.1 16.4 52.9
2020 580 34.0 17.0 52.9
2021 534 30.2 17.6 41.9
2022 502 32.0 15.6 50.4
2023 480 29.4 16.2 55

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 Northview Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 35.0 14.8 18.9
1989 527 35.0 15.0 31.3
1990 481 35.0 13.7 27.4
1991 505 35.0 14.4 26.1
1992 484 32.0 15.1 16.9
1993 484 30.0 16.1 31.4
1994 495 33.0 15.0 28.7
1995 508 32.0 15.9 40.2
1996 508 32.0 15.9 40.2
1997 509 33.0 15.4 22.2
1998 510 36.0 14.2 26.3
1999 526 36.0 14.6 31
2000 559 36.0 15.5 35.4
2001 591 36.0 16.4 37.2
2002 572 36.0 15.9 43
2003 572 36.0 15.9 43
2004 579 37.0 15.6 43.2
2005 533 40.0 13.3 44.8
2006 551 40.0 13.8 45.2
2007 504 37.9 13.3 48
2008 479 37.1 12.9 n/a
2009 539 38.4 14.0 51.2
2010 510 34.3 14.8 56.1
2011 509 34.8 14.6 56.2
2012 560 32.9 17.0 53.6
2013 560 35.2 15.8 52.7
2014 569 33.8 16.7 56.4
2015 590 35.0 16.8 52.9
2016 573 35.0 16.3 51
2017 576 34.6 16.6 54
2018 547 34.8 15.7 53.2
2019 578 35.1 16.4 52.9
2020 580 34.0 17.0 52.9
2021 534 30.2 17.6 41.9
2022 502 32.0 15.6 50.4
2023 480 29.4 16.2 55

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 Northview Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $747 (9.1%) $7,431 (90.9%) $8,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northview Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 316th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 307th of 784 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Northview Middle)5852.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hickory City Schools)56.546.8
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Northview Middle)64.453
 11.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Hickory City Schools)62.550.6
 11.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northview Middle)5142.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hickory City Schools)53.852.6
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Northview Middle)53.655.2
 1.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Hickory City Schools)55.845.3
 10.5%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northview Middle)60.453
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hickory City Schools)50.643.1
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Northview Middle)65.456.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Hickory City Schools)59.851.1
 8.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Northview Middle)80.268.6
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Hickory City Schools)75.765.2
 10.5%
   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 Students578480
 17%
African American10378
 24.3%
American Indian00
Asian1819
 5.6%
Hispanic152123
 19.1%
Pacific Islander02
White249196
 21.3%
Two or More Races5662
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%55%
 2.1%


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Northview Middle ranks 404th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Northview Middle are 41% White, 26% Hispanic, 16% African American, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Northview Middle.

Students who attend Northview Middle usually go on to attend Hickory High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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