Is West Craven Middle a good school?

West Craven Middle ranks 564 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend West Craven Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended West Craven Middle.

What is the racial makeup of West Craven Middle?

Students at West Craven Middle are 45% White, 33% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of West Craven Middle attend?

Students who attend West Craven Middle usually go on to attend West Craven High

West Craven Middle

Summary:

West Craven Middle is a public middle school in New Bern, North Carolina, serving 673 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Craven County Board of Education district, which is ranked 111 out of 242 districts in the state.

While West Craven Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the county and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly concerning for the school's African American, Hispanic, and disabled student populations, who consistently underperform their peers.

The stark contrast in performance between West Craven Middle and the higher-performing Grover C. Fields Middle, located just 8.63 miles away, highlights the importance of factors such as school leadership, teacher quality, and resource allocation in driving student outcomes. Additionally, West Craven Middle's extremely high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, over 98%, suggests the school faces significant challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities and support for its most vulnerable student groups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

515 NW Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562-9399

(252) 514-6488

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
564^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,848

Students who attend West Craven Middle usually attend:

High:

West Craven High

Feeder schools for West Craven Middle:

Elementary:	Bridgeton Elementary
	James W Smith Elementary
	Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 673

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.7%

African American:

32.8%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Craven Middle ranks worse than 71.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at West Craven Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.7%), African American (32.8%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Craven Middle is 19.8, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District! (See more...)

Compare West Craven Middle employs 33.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Craven Middle is $8,848. 3 middle schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Craven Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West Craven Middle 564^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See West Craven Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Craven County Board of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Craven County Board of Education 111^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Craven Middle

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Rank History for all students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	38.53	427^th	598	28.6%
2007	38.23	440^th	606	27.4%
2008	46.13	376^th	620	39.4%
2009	51.58	369^th	630	41.4%
2010	55.02	348^th	640	45.6%
2011	52.42	371^st	648	42.7%
2012	51.73	388^th	662	41.4%
2013	37.30	428^th	673	36.4%
2014	34.68	403^rd	627	35.7%
2015	49.73	373^rd	705	47.1%
2016	43.01	411^th	692	40.6%
2017	38.01	452^nd	694	34.9%
2018	27.08	516^th	691	25.3%
2019	25.81	583^rd	737	20.9%
2021	27.57	538^th	741	27.4%
2022	30.64	554^th	786	29.5%
2023	34.82	513^th	784	34.6%
2024	30.16	564^th	793	28.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	38.94	148^th	221	33.0%
2019	18.66	215^th	237	9.3%
2021	22.54	218^th	248	12.1%
2022	48.65	138^th	283	51.2%
2023	56.45	109^th	302	63.9%
2024	46.60	161^st	306	47.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	42.32	155^th	312	50.3%
2023	44.39	147^th	318	53.8%
2024	44.12	178^th	356	50.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.13	318^th	473	32.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	32.42	441^st	604	27.0%
2019	34.33	462^nd	639	27.7%
2021	25.71	493^rd	633	22.1%
2022	28.71	527^th	689	23.5%
2023	39.97	444^th	735	39.6%
2024	35.99	493^rd	743	33.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.70	26^th	71	63.4%

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Rank History for Female students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.80	522^nd	656	20.4%
2019	23.16	568^th	684	17.0%
2021	23.10	561^st	706	20.5%
2022	29.35	533^rd	733	27.3%
2023	33.03	494^th	731	32.4%
2024	26.82	557^th	738	24.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	24.98	439^th	504	12.9%
2021	20.43	450^th	478	5.9%
2022	22.57	397^th	449	11.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	47.90	84^th	127	33.9%
2019	46.56	304^th	416	26.9%
2021	29.24	389^th	448	13.2%
2022	29.49	415^th	450	7.8%
2023	49.64	284^th	452	37.2%
2024	50.58	299^th	461	35.1%

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Rank History for Male students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.86	515^th	665	22.6%
2019	25.75	556^th	697	20.2%
2021	31.64	495^th	711	30.4%
2022	30.54	531^st	748	29.0%
2023	34.93	495^th	747	33.7%
2024	32.47	531^st	751	29.3%

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Rank History for African American students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	26.75	402^nd	494	18.6%
2019	23.23	452^nd	519	12.9%
2021	28.31	402^nd	533	24.6%
2022	24.45	461^st	550	16.2%
2023	33.04	395^th	559	29.3%
2024	33.47	388^th	560	30.7%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	20.81	416^th	472	11.9%
2019	24.55	419^th	493	15.0%
2021	16.20	488^th	522	6.5%
2022	22.45	458^th	541	15.3%
2023	33.30	399^th	553	27.8%
2024	32.42	408^th	564	27.7%

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Rank History for White students at West Craven Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	23.52	508^th	596	14.8%
2019	25.19	518^th	624	17.0%
2021	25.88	501^st	632	20.7%
2022	29.23	500^th	658	24.0%
2023	31.54	474^th	656	27.7%
2024	22.71	534^th	652	18.1%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for West Craven Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	559	319	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1989	560	313	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
1990	568	313	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1991	572	330	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	908
1992	523	313	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	843
1993	539	324	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
1994	522	286	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1995	565	296	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	869
1996	565	296	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	869
1997	562	289	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
1998	577	282	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	871
1999	538	286	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	837
2000	597	301	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	912
2001	581	311	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	904
2002	591	359	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	966
2003	591	359	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	966
2004	574	372	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	968
2005	540	366	1	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	947
2006	559	339	1	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	940
2007	523	310	3	50	5	n/a	n/a	15	906
2008	507	309	4	44	4	n/a	n/a	16	884
2009	468	304	2	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	828
2010	442	311	4	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	804
2011	473	278	2	44	2	0	26	0	825
2012	485	273	4	53	2	0	28	0	845
2013	488	251	4	67	3	1	19	0	833
2014	469	261	6	82	4	3	25	0	850
2015	457	249	6	87	2	2	28	0	831
2016	444	234	10	93	3	0	33	0	817
2017	416	224	10	104	2	0	36	0	792
2018	364	232	5	105	1	0	44	0	751
2019	376	229	6	99	2	0	43	0	755
2020	352	246	8	102	1	1	54	0	764
2021	379	238	6	90	1	0	48	0	762
2022	327	224	5	84	0	1	58	0	699
2023	301	221	6	97	1	1	46	0	673

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 West Craven Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	879	56.0	15.6	34.4
1989	874	57.0	15.3	47.8
1990	882	58.0	15.2	43.9
1991	908	58.0	15.6	42.6
1992	843	58.0	14.5	29.2
1993	868	52.0	16.7	35.5
1994	811	51.0	15.9	38.2
1995	869	55.0	15.8	38.4
1996	869	55.0	15.8	38.4
1997	863	56.0	15.4	35.6
1998	871	63.0	13.8	37.4
1999	837	63.0	13.3	52.7
2000	912	63.0	14.5	45.6
2001	904	63.0	14.3	51
2002	966	63.0	15.3	58.2
2003	966	63.0	15.3	58.2
2004	968	59.0	16.4	64.8
2005	947	61.0	15.5	66.6
2006	940	62.0	15.2	63.3
2007	906	54.5	16.6	63.2
2008	884	56.7	15.6	61.5
2009	828	56.1	14.8	61.4
2010	804	52.3	15.3	62.7
2011	825	51.2	16.1	61.9
2012	845	49.2	17.1	67.7
2013	833	50.6	16.4	67.8
2014	850	53.9	15.7	67.5
2015	831	54.0	15.3	67.3
2016	817	52.0	15.7	65.4
2017	792	44.3	17.8	64.1
2018	751	45.3	16.5	64.4
2019	755	45.3	16.6	66.2
2020	764	40.1	19.0	99.6
2021	762	47.0	16.2	99
2022	699	44.0	15.8	99.3
2023	673	33.9	19.8	98.4

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 West Craven Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	879	56.0	15.6	34.4
1989	874	57.0	15.3	47.8
1990	882	58.0	15.2	43.9
1991	908	58.0	15.6	42.6
1992	843	58.0	14.5	29.2
1993	868	52.0	16.7	35.5
1994	811	51.0	15.9	38.2
1995	869	55.0	15.8	38.4
1996	869	55.0	15.8	38.4
1997	863	56.0	15.4	35.6
1998	871	63.0	13.8	37.4
1999	837	63.0	13.3	52.7
2000	912	63.0	14.5	45.6
2001	904	63.0	14.3	51
2002	966	63.0	15.3	58.2
2003	966	63.0	15.3	58.2
2004	968	59.0	16.4	64.8
2005	947	61.0	15.5	66.6
2006	940	62.0	15.2	63.3
2007	906	54.5	16.6	63.2
2008	884	56.7	15.6	61.5
2009	828	56.1	14.8	61.4
2010	804	52.3	15.3	62.7
2011	825	51.2	16.1	61.9
2012	845	49.2	17.1	67.7
2013	833	50.6	16.4	67.8
2014	850	53.9	15.7	67.5
2015	831	54.0	15.3	67.3
2016	817	52.0	15.7	65.4
2017	792	44.3	17.8	64.1
2018	751	45.3	16.5	64.4
2019	755	45.3	16.6	66.2
2020	764	40.1	19.0	99.6
2021	762	47.0	16.2	99
2022	699	44.0	15.8	99.3
2023	673	33.9	19.8	98.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Craven Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,102 (12.5%)	$7,746 (87.5%)	$8,848

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Craven Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 583^rd of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 513^th of 784 Middle schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (West Craven Middle)	37.3	37.2	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)	55.5	56	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (West Craven Middle)	53.8	39.4	14.4%
6th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)	62.9	53	9.9%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Craven Middle)	22.1	25.1	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)	43.4	43.9	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (West Craven Middle)	41.1	41.9	0.8%
7th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)	53.5	51.7	1.8%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Craven Middle)	22.3	35.4	13.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)	36.1	42	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (West Craven Middle)	47.1	49.8	2.7%
8th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)	50	52.9	2.9%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (West Craven Middle)	78.9	70.5	8.4%
8th Grade Science (Craven County Board of Education)	76.6	70.9	5.7%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	755	673	10.9%
African American	229	221	3.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	99	97	2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	376	301	19.9%
Two or More Races	43	46	7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	98.4%	32.1%

Schools Near West Craven Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Craven Middle	Public	6-8	515 NW Craven Mid School Road	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 514-6488	673	34	19.8	98.4%	301 (44.7%)	221 (32.8%)	97 (14.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.8%)	30.2	564^th of 793 public middle schools	28.9%		34.8	513^th of 784 public middle schools	34.6%	51	35.8	32.1	30.6	31.8	44.1	46.9	63.7	$8,848	$1,103	$7,746
H J MacDonald Middle	Public	6-8	3127 Elizabeth Avenue	New Bern	28562	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 514-6450	712	37	19.4	99.6%	244 (34.3%)	247 (34.7%)	82 (11.5%)	90 (12.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.7%)	46.9	423^rd of 793 public middle schools	46.7%		45.5	409^th of 784 public middle schools	47.8%	14	57.1	45.8	35.6	47.9	51.2	46.4	66.3	$8,411	$928	$7,483
Grover C Fields Middle	Public	6-8	2000 M L King Jr Boulevard	New Bern	28560	Craven County	Craven County Board of Education	No	No	No	No	(252) 514-6438	509	31	16.5	42.4%	307 (60.3%)	68 (13.4%)	64 (12.6%)	23 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	44 (8.6%)	73.8	182^nd of 793 public middle schools	77.0%		73.3	176^th of 784 public middle schools	77.6%	6	59.6	62.0	71.3	56.3	55.9	62.9	80.8	$9,793	$1,127	$8,666

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