Grover C Fields Middle

Summary:

Grover C Fields Middle is a public middle school in New Bern, North Carolina, serving 509 students in grades 6-8. This school consistently outperforms the Craven County Board of Education and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, including Mathematics, Reading, and Science.

Grover C Fields Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Havelock Middle, Pamlico County Middle, and Tucker Creek Middle, with a higher percentage of White, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as a significant percentage of students from two or more races. The school also performs well across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, consistently ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools in these categories.

With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5, Grover C Fields Middle has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the last three school years. This consistent academic excellence, coupled with the school's diverse student population and equitable outcomes for various subgroups, suggests that Grover C Fields Middle could serve as a model for other middle schools in the region or state, and its best practices could be valuable for improving educational outcomes in the broader community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
       New Bern, NC  28560-4544


(252) 514-6438

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,793 Help


Students who attend Grover C Fields Middle usually attend:

High:    New Bern High

Feeder schools for Grover C Fields Middle:

Elementary:    Brinson Memorial Elementary
    Creekside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
African American:
13.4%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Compare Details Grover C Fields Middle ranks better than 77% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Grover C Fields Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), African American (13.4%), Hispanic (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grover C Fields Middle is 16.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 middle schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grover C Fields Middle is $9,793, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grover C Fields Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grover C Fields Middle 182nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Grover C Fields Middle in the ranking list.)

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Craven County Board of Education:

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


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Rank History for Grover C Fields Middle

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Rank History for all students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.12 230th 598 61.5%
2007 69.86 170th 606 71.9%
2008 57.30 287th 620 53.7%
2009 62.66 262nd 630 58.4%
2010 60.30 304th 640 52.5%
2011 61.65 279th 648 56.9%
2012 61.95 286th 662 56.8%
2013 52.01 315th 673 53.2%
2014 58.27 241st 627 61.6%
2015 55.53 310th 705 56.0%
2016 69.80 181st 692 73.8%
2017 72.12 174th 694 74.9%
2018 57.88 305th 691 55.9%
2019 54.76 339th 737 54.0%
2021 63.06 242nd 741 67.3%
2022 70.45 199th 786 74.7%
2023 73.33 176th 784 77.6%
2024 73.78 182nd 793 77.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.73 107th 248 56.9%
2022 63.85 87th 283 69.3%
2023 74.10 62nd 302 79.5%
2024 76.04 54th 306 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.02 233rd 473 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.68 343rd 604 43.2%
2019 44.66 366th 639 42.7%
2021 47.16 298th 633 52.9%
2022 62.76 191st 689 72.3%
2023 62.48 214th 735 70.9%
2024 75.69 105th 743 85.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.18 22nd 71 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 304th 656 53.7%
2019 49.56 371st 684 45.8%
2021 63.11 231st 706 67.3%
2022 65.41 225th 733 69.3%
2023 68.93 197th 731 73.1%
2024 73.68 163rd 738 77.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 384th 475 19.2%
2019 49.73 208th 504 58.7%
2021 35.00 329th 478 31.2%
2022 50.20 152nd 449 66.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.60 250th 416 39.9%
2021 45.64 312th 448 30.4%
2022 37.26 374th 450 16.9%
2023 72.58 61st 452 86.5%
2024 64.33 162nd 461 64.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.04 16th 45 64.4%
2019 45.21 30th 48 37.5%
2021 56.21 26th 57 54.4%
2022 64.58 21st 58 63.8%
2023 59.63 18th 54 66.7%
2024 63.92 22nd 58 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.97 292nd 665 56.1%
2019 56.21 302nd 697 56.7%
2021 61.70 239th 711 66.4%
2022 71.97 174th 748 76.7%
2023 74.65 164th 747 78.0%
2024 70.55 194th 751 74.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 82nd 95 13.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.82 378th 494 23.5%
2019 30.69 404th 519 22.2%
2021 34.57 351st 533 34.1%
2022 49.92 223rd 550 59.5%
2023 57.18 174th 559 68.9%
2024 50.65 229th 560 59.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.58 118th 472 75.0%
2019 51.77 218th 493 55.8%
2021 58.26 169th 522 67.6%
2022 67.66 121st 541 77.6%
2023 42.29 324th 553 41.4%
2024 67.33 125th 564 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Grover C Fields Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 245th 596 58.9%
2019 48.96 321st 624 48.6%
2021 56.04 251st 632 60.3%
2022 67.36 198th 658 69.9%
2023 70.12 182nd 656 72.3%
2024 71.57 167th 652 74.4%
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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.

Grover C Fields Middle Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Grover C Fields Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 310 338 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1993 289 323 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 299 312 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 329 344 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 329 344 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 327 327 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1998 322 299 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1999 319 287 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2000 338 323 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 324 324 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 278 312 7 13 3 n/a n/a 0 613
2003 278 312 7 13 3 n/a n/a 0 613
2004 314 306 5 17 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2005 339 282 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 339 275 12 27 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2007 296 268 12 23 1 n/a n/a 11 611
2008 226 258 24 29 1 n/a n/a 10 548
2009 215 260 33 34 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 225 249 41 26 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2011 245 229 51 38 0 1 19 0 583
2012 257 211 59 33 0 1 18 0 579
2013 261 234 63 39 1 0 12 0 610
2014 251 226 77 41 3 0 15 0 613
2015 207 218 80 49 2 0 16 0 572
2016 360 116 32 37 3 0 30 0 578
2017 339 117 29 44 3 0 24 0 556
2018 340 117 23 50 1 0 25 0 556
2019 375 111 20 54 0 1 27 0 588
2020 351 107 19 53 0 2 34 0 566
2021 348 96 22 53 0 2 42 0 563
2022 296 89 22 61 2 1 43 0 514
2023 307 68 23 64 1 2 44 0 509

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 Grover C Fields Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 650 35.0 18.5 n/a
1993 616 43.0 14.3 42.4
1994 619 43.0 14.4 38.9
1995 680 46.0 14.8 36.8
1996 680 46.0 14.8 36.8
1997 663 46.0 14.4 41.2
1998 634 46.0 13.8 39.1
1999 627 46.0 13.6 44.3
2000 676 46.0 14.7 40.4
2001 664 44.0 15.1 44.3
2002 613 48.0 12.8 55
2003 613 48.0 12.8 55
2004 643 45.0 14.3 56.1
2005 647 46.0 14.1 49.5
2006 654 45.0 14.5 48.8
2007 611 39.7 15.4 51.2
2008 548 43.0 12.7 57.4
2009 542 43.9 12.3 56.1
2010 541 41.0 13.1 59.3
2011 583 40.3 14.4 59.3
2012 579 38.9 14.8 62.5
2013 610 38.1 16.0 65.9
2014 613 42.5 14.4 63.1
2015 572 44.0 13.0 64
2016 578 42.0 13.7 42.9
2017 556 39.5 14.0 38.3
2018 556 37.7 14.7 42.1
2019 588 37.4 15.6 41
2020 566 35.3 15.9 33.6
2021 563 32.9 17.0 24.3
2022 514 30.0 17.1 27.4
2023 509 30.8 16.5 42.4

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 Grover C Fields Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 650 35.0 18.5 n/a
1993 616 43.0 14.3 42.4
1994 619 43.0 14.4 38.9
1995 680 46.0 14.8 36.8
1996 680 46.0 14.8 36.8
1997 663 46.0 14.4 41.2
1998 634 46.0 13.8 39.1
1999 627 46.0 13.6 44.3
2000 676 46.0 14.7 40.4
2001 664 44.0 15.1 44.3
2002 613 48.0 12.8 55
2003 613 48.0 12.8 55
2004 643 45.0 14.3 56.1
2005 647 46.0 14.1 49.5
2006 654 45.0 14.5 48.8
2007 611 39.7 15.4 51.2
2008 548 43.0 12.7 57.4
2009 542 43.9 12.3 56.1
2010 541 41.0 13.1 59.3
2011 583 40.3 14.4 59.3
2012 579 38.9 14.8 62.5
2013 610 38.1 16.0 65.9
2014 613 42.5 14.4 63.1
2015 572 44.0 13.0 64
2016 578 42.0 13.7 42.9
2017 556 39.5 14.0 38.3
2018 556 37.7 14.7 42.1
2019 588 37.4 15.6 41
2020 566 35.3 15.9 33.6
2021 563 32.9 17.0 24.3
2022 514 30.0 17.1 27.4
2023 509 30.8 16.5 42.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grover C Fields Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,127 (11.5%) $8,666 (88.5%) $9,793

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grover C Fields Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 176th of 784 Middle schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Grover C Fields Middle)72.557.5
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)55.556
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Grover C Fields Middle)69.660.5
 9.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)62.953
 9.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grover C Fields Middle)48.766.2
 17.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)43.443.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Grover C Fields Middle)60.567.5
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)53.551.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grover C Fields Middle)44.950.3
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)36.142
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Grover C Fields Middle)49.762
 12.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)5052.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Grover C Fields Middle)75.777
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Craven County Board of Education)76.670.9
 5.7%
   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 Students588509
 13.4%
African American11168
 38.7%
American Indian01
Asian2023
 15%
Hispanic5464
 18.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White375307
 18.1%
Two or More Races2744
 63%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%42.4%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grover C Fields Middle

Students who attend Grover C Fields Middle usually go on to attend New Bern High

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Grover C Fields Middle.

Students at Grover C Fields Middle are 60% White, 13% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Grover C Fields Middle ranks 182nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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