Surf City Middle

Summary:

Surf City Middle is a public middle school located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 705 students. The school is part of the Pender County Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Surf City Middle consistently ranks among the top 20% of middle schools in North Carolina, ranking 118th out of 793 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the Pender County Schools and North Carolina state averages across all grade levels and years. For example, in 2023-2024, Surf City Middle's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 69.4% in Mathematics, 63.8% in Reading, and 86% in Science, compared to the Pender County Schools averages of 52%, 54.3%, and 74.5%, respectively.

However, Surf City Middle has a predominantly white student population, with 83.4% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Cape Fear Middle and Holly Shelter Middle, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Surf City Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 22.7% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the 70.56% at Cape Fear Middle. This suggests that Surf City Middle serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the academic performance differences between the schools and highlights the importance of addressing educational equity across different socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12345-B Literacy Lane
       Hampstead, NC  28443


(910) 928-0087

District: Pender County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,848 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  705

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Surf City Middle ranks better than 85.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Pender County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Surf City Middle is 22, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Pender County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Surf City Middle is $6,848, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Pender County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Surf City Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Surf City Middle 118th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Surf City Middle in the ranking list.)

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Pender County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pender County Schools 124th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Surf City Middle

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Rank History for all students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.58 154th 737 79.1%
2021 79.13 142nd 741 80.8%
2022 81.80 130th 786 83.5%
2023 80.21 139th 784 82.3%
2024 81.63 118th 793 85.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.80 54th 283 80.9%
2023 69.84 70th 302 76.8%
2024 73.65 63rd 306 79.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.54 183rd 473 61.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.72 77th 639 87.9%
2021 76.75 81st 633 87.2%
2022 68.99 135th 689 80.4%
2023 60.11 247th 735 66.4%
2024 72.35 128th 743 82.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.02 24th 71 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.43 214th 684 68.7%
2021 76.39 145th 706 79.5%
2022 81.40 120th 733 83.6%
2023 76.53 146th 731 80.0%
2024 78.75 135th 738 81.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.19 68th 504 86.5%
2021 68.39 64th 478 86.6%
2022 66.93 71st 449 84.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.60 174th 416 58.2%
2021 72.95 76th 448 83.0%
2022 55.92 246th 450 45.3%
2023 68.14 115th 452 74.6%
2024 60.57 205th 461 55.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.62 2nd 48 95.8%
2021 74.23 8th 57 86.0%
2022 80.33 5th 58 91.4%
2023 80.50 6th 54 88.9%
2024 74.48 14th 58 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.39 111th 697 84.1%
2021 79.18 128th 711 82.0%
2022 80.10 128th 748 82.9%
2023 81.01 128th 747 82.9%
2024 81.31 111th 751 85.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.04 184th 533 65.5%
2022 64.86 121st 550 78.0%
2023 69.29 110th 559 80.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.73 183rd 493 62.9%
2021 73.19 73rd 522 86.0%
2022 67.66 122nd 541 77.4%
2023 70.98 111th 553 79.9%
2024 67.42 124th 564 78.0%
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Rank History for White students at Surf City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.54 251st 624 59.8%
2021 63.56 206th 632 67.4%
2022 67.91 191st 658 71.0%
2023 64.10 220th 656 66.5%
2024 64.99 205th 652 68.6%
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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 Surf City Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 434 15 6 35 1 0 16 0 507
2020 509 23 5 36 1 0 32 0 606
2021 531 33 3 38 1 0 34 0 640
2022 541 25 0 43 1 1 45 0 656
2023 588 18 3 42 2 3 49 0 705

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 Surf City Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 507 27.4 18.4 32.7
2020 606 29.4 20.5 23.4
2021 640 31.2 20.4 20.3
2022 656 33.0 19.8 18.1
2023 705 32.0 22.0 22.7

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 Surf City Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 507 27.4 18.4 32.7
2020 606 29.4 20.5 23.4
2021 640 31.2 20.4 20.3
2022 656 33.0 19.8 18.1
2023 705 32.0 22.0 22.7

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 Surf City Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $445 (6.5%) $6,403 (93.5%) $6,848

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Surf City Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 139th of 784 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Middle)79.268.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)62.755.9
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Surf City Middle)76.455.4
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)67.349.8
 17.5%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Middle)63.360.3
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)55.750.4
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Surf City Middle)66.561.6
 4.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)60.153.1
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Middle)63.673.7
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)56.951.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Surf City Middle)61.770.1
 8.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)57.454.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Surf City Middle)84.686.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pender County Schools)84.672
 12.6%
   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 Students507705
 39.1%
African American1518
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic3542
 20%
Pacific Islander03
White434588
 35.5%
Two or More Races1649
 206.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%22.7%
 10%


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Surf City Middle ranks 118th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Surf City Middle.

Students at Surf City Middle are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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