Ranson Middle

Summary:

Ranson Middle is a public magnet middle school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 817 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ranson Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 759 out of 793 schools and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ranson Middle has a significantly higher percentage of African American (62.79%) and Hispanic (26.32%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance is also significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.8% of 6th graders, 17.1% of 7th graders, and 18.7% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 54.3%, 50.4%, and 46.9%, respectively. Additionally, Ranson Middle has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's low academic performance, its per-student spending of $8,974 in 2018-2019 is higher than the state average, but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Northridge Middle, Ridge Road Middle, and Wilson STEM Academy. This suggests that resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning at Ranson Middle, and there may be opportunities for the school to learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing counterparts within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 5850 Statesville Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28269-2838


(980) 343-6800

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,974 Help


Students who attend Ranson Middle usually attend:

High:    West Charlotte High School

Feeder schools for Ranson Middle:

Elementary:    Allenbrook Elementary
    Bruns Avenue Elementary
    Hornets Nest Elementary
    Oakdale Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  817

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.8%
Hispanic:
26.3%
Asian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ranson Middle ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 28th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.8%), Hispanic (26.3%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranson Middle is 15.4, which is the 4th best among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranson Middle is $8,974, which is the 11th highest among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranson Middle 759th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Ranson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ranson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.92 536th 598 10.4%
2007 14.74 551st 606 9.1%
2008 13.24 554th 620 10.6%
2009 21.66 533rd 630 15.4%
2010 21.88 558th 640 12.8%
2011 25.10 538th 648 17.0%
2012 22.31 563rd 662 15.0%
2013 23.02 526th 673 21.8%
2014 17.02 529th 627 15.6%
2015 34.54 481st 705 31.8%
2016 28.18 516th 692 25.4%
2017 21.53 555th 694 20.0%
2018 17.25 589th 691 14.8%
2019 5.84 704th 737 4.5%
2021 6.34 720th 741 2.8%
2022 5.75 753rd 786 4.2%
2023 5.47 750th 784 4.3%
2024 6.68 759th 793 4.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 91st 151 39.7%
2019 40.03 109th 211 48.3%
2021 26.68 200th 236 15.3%
2022 23.66 282nd 312 9.6%
2023 24.37 283rd 318 11.0%
2024 23.08 313th 356 12.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.92 457th 604 24.3%
2019 8.11 612th 639 4.2%
2021 10.93 610th 633 3.6%
2022 9.02 666th 689 3.3%
2023 8.77 710th 735 3.4%
2024 12.44 696th 743 6.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.00 3rd 13 76.9%
2019 36.47 42nd 71 40.8%
2022 19.77 35th 37 5.4%
2023 15.49 48th 50 4.0%
2024 14.35 50th 50 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.42 532nd 656 18.9%
2019 5.22 663rd 684 3.1%
2021 7.63 684th 706 3.1%
2022 4.86 720th 733 1.8%
2023 4.64 722nd 731 1.2%
2024 6.19 722nd 738 2.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.11 362nd 475 23.8%
2019 23.99 450th 504 10.7%
2021 19.65 453rd 478 5.2%
2022 17.33 429th 449 4.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.16 609th 665 8.4%
2019 5.70 670th 697 3.9%
2021 5.98 696th 711 2.1%
2022 6.29 723rd 748 3.3%
2023 6.23 720th 747 3.6%
2024 6.82 721st 751 4.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.82 79th 95 16.8%
2019 13.62 98th 102 3.9%
2022 7.62 108th 109 0.9%
2023 5.06 107th 110 2.7%
2024 9.31 102nd 110 7.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 337th 494 31.8%
2019 15.99 488th 519 6.0%
2021 15.95 502nd 533 5.8%
2022 13.95 522nd 550 5.1%
2023 12.12 541st 559 3.2%
2024 16.27 509th 560 9.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 361st 472 23.5%
2019 10.85 480th 493 2.6%
2021 15.79 489th 522 6.3%
2022 11.49 525th 541 3.0%
2023 10.51 540th 553 2.4%
2024 8.70 553rd 564 2.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ranson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.50 587th 624 5.9%
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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 Ranson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 411 5 0 13 n/a n/a 1 851
1989 395 415 6 1 11 n/a n/a 0 828
1990 373 388 10 2 10 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 404 387 18 5 12 n/a n/a 0 826
1992 568 446 23 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1050
1993 509 442 25 8 8 n/a n/a 0 992
1994 497 563 23 5 5 n/a n/a 0 1093
1995 408 529 27 6 9 n/a n/a 0 979
1996 408 529 27 6 9 n/a n/a 0 979
1997 357 539 43 14 6 n/a n/a 0 959
1998 267 490 29 15 5 n/a n/a 0 806
1999 206 472 31 18 3 n/a n/a 0 730
2000 217 509 43 29 4 n/a n/a 0 802
2001 209 662 60 35 2 n/a n/a 0 968
2002 119 583 63 37 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2003 119 583 63 37 1 n/a n/a 0 803
2004 88 628 38 37 5 n/a n/a 0 796
2005 86 746 46 49 8 n/a n/a 0 935
2006 74 869 42 78 12 n/a n/a 0 1075
2007 62 921 29 98 13 n/a n/a 18 1141
2008 69 911 26 127 13 n/a n/a 26 1172
2009 54 894 28 162 13 n/a n/a 0 1151
2010 47 922 33 157 12 n/a n/a 0 1171
2011 38 875 35 165 10 0 44 0 1167
2012 30 829 26 174 11 0 26 0 1096
2013 30 816 33 188 8 0 29 0 1104
2014 33 815 28 215 7 1 21 0 1120
2015 35 810 26 232 7 1 27 0 1138
2016 28 642 27 208 5 0 24 0 934
2017 37 632 29 217 3 0 21 0 939
2018 30 574 39 220 5 0 15 0 883
2019 33 767 45 244 2 2 18 0 1111
2020 16 698 36 235 2 2 55 0 1044
2021 19 650 34 215 3 1 20 0 942
2022 20 565 35 212 3 0 19 0 854
2023 19 513 42 215 1 1 26 0 817

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ranson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 851 51.0 16.6 16.3
1989 828 48.0 17.2 26.3
1990 783 51.0 15.3 23.4
1991 826 46.0 17.9 22.2
1992 1050 46.0 22.8 13.6
1993 992 51.0 19.5 26.9
1994 1093 63.0 17.3 21
1995 979 61.0 16.0 36.5
1996 979 61.0 16.0 36.5
1997 959 52.0 18.4 35.6
1998 806 56.0 14.4 40.6
1999 730 56.0 13.0 61.1
2000 802 56.0 14.3 55.7
2001 968 56.0 17.3 46.6
2002 803 56.0 14.3 61.4
2003 803 56.0 14.3 61.4
2004 796 56.0 14.2 64.1
2005 935 56.0 16.7 84.2
2006 1075 56.0 19.2 68.7
2007 1141 69.0 16.5 70.5
2008 1172 76.3 15.4 70.9
2009 1151 78.2 14.7 71.3
2010 1171 71.8 16.3 79.3
2011 1167 71.5 16.3 80.6
2012 1096 68.3 16.0 83.6
2013 1104 65.3 16.8 85.6
2014 1120 54.8 20.4 84.6
2015 1138 57.0 19.9 97.4
2016 934 51.0 18.3 99.7
2017 939 53.0 17.7 99.7
2018 883 52.2 16.8 99.7
2019 1111 60.3 18.4 99.7
2020 1044 64.3 16.2 99.7
2021 942 60.9 15.4 99.7
2022 854 58.0 14.7 99.1
2023 817 52.8 15.4 99.6

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 Ranson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 851 51.0 16.6 16.3
1989 828 48.0 17.2 26.3
1990 783 51.0 15.3 23.4
1991 826 46.0 17.9 22.2
1992 1050 46.0 22.8 13.6
1993 992 51.0 19.5 26.9
1994 1093 63.0 17.3 21
1995 979 61.0 16.0 36.5
1996 979 61.0 16.0 36.5
1997 959 52.0 18.4 35.6
1998 806 56.0 14.4 40.6
1999 730 56.0 13.0 61.1
2000 802 56.0 14.3 55.7
2001 968 56.0 17.3 46.6
2002 803 56.0 14.3 61.4
2003 803 56.0 14.3 61.4
2004 796 56.0 14.2 64.1
2005 935 56.0 16.7 84.2
2006 1075 56.0 19.2 68.7
2007 1141 69.0 16.5 70.5
2008 1172 76.3 15.4 70.9
2009 1151 78.2 14.7 71.3
2010 1171 71.8 16.3 79.3
2011 1167 71.5 16.3 80.6
2012 1096 68.3 16.0 83.6
2013 1104 65.3 16.8 85.6
2014 1120 54.8 20.4 84.6
2015 1138 57.0 19.9 97.4
2016 934 51.0 18.3 99.7
2017 939 53.0 17.7 99.7
2018 883 52.2 16.8 99.7
2019 1111 60.3 18.4 99.7
2020 1044 64.3 16.2 99.7
2021 942 60.9 15.4 99.7
2022 854 58.0 14.7 99.1
2023 817 52.8 15.4 99.6

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 Ranson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,334 (14.9%) $7,640 (85.1%) $8,974

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 704th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 750th of 784 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ranson Middle)24.316.6
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Ranson Middle)29.224.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ranson Middle)31.617.1
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Ranson Middle)31.221
 10.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ranson Middle)20.211.1
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Ranson Middle)26.620.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Ranson Middle)39.834.2
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   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 Students1111817
 26.5%
African American767513
 33.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4542
 6.7%
Hispanic244215
 11.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White3319
 42.4%
Two or More Races1826
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%99.6%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 817 students attended Ranson Middle.

Students who attend Ranson Middle usually go on to attend West Charlotte High School

Ranson Middle ranks in the bottom 4.3% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students at Ranson Middle are 63% African American, 26% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.


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