Is Surf City Middle a good school?

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

How many students attend Surf City Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 750 students attended Surf City Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Surf City Middle?

Students at Surf City Middle are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Surf City Middle School in Hampstead NC

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SchoolDigger ranks Surf City Middle 118^th 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 124^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2019	75.58	154^th	737	79.1%
2021	79.13	142^nd	741	80.8%
2022	81.80	130^th	786	83.5%
2023	80.21	139^th	784	82.3%
2024	81.63	118^th	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
2022	70.80	54^th	283	80.9%
2023	69.84	70^th	302	76.8%
2024	73.65	63^rd	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	183^rd	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
2019	78.72	77^th	639	87.9%
2021	76.75	81^st	633	87.2%
2022	68.99	135^th	689	80.4%
2023	60.11	247^th	735	66.4%
2024	72.35	128^th	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	24^th	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
2019	66.43	214^th	684	68.7%
2021	76.39	145^th	706	79.5%
2022	81.40	120^th	733	83.6%
2023	76.53	146^th	731	80.0%
2024	78.75	135^th	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
2019	73.19	68^th	504	86.5%
2021	68.39	64^th	478	86.6%
2022	66.93	71^st	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
2019	61.60	174^th	416	58.2%
2021	72.95	76^th	448	83.0%
2022	55.92	246^th	450	45.3%
2023	68.14	115^th	452	74.6%
2024	60.57	205^th	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
2019	87.62	2^nd	48	95.8%
2021	74.23	8^th	57	86.0%
2022	80.33	5^th	58	91.4%
2023	80.50	6^th	54	88.9%
2024	74.48	14^th	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
2019	80.39	111^th	697	84.1%
2021	79.18	128^th	711	82.0%
2022	80.10	128^th	748	82.9%
2023	81.01	128^th	747	82.9%
2024	81.31	111^th	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
2021	53.04	184^th	533	65.5%
2022	64.86	121^st	550	78.0%
2023	69.29	110^th	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
2019	54.73	183^rd	493	62.9%
2021	73.19	73^rd	522	86.0%
2022	67.66	122^nd	541	77.4%
2023	70.98	111^th	553	79.9%
2024	67.42	124^th	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
2019	58.54	251^st	624	59.8%
2021	63.56	206^th	632	67.4%
2022	67.91	191^st	658	71.0%
2023	64.10	220^th	656	66.5%
2024	64.99	205^th	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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	434	15	6	35	1	0	16	507
2020	509	23	5	36	1	0	32	606
2021	531	33	3	38	1	0	34	640
2022	541	25	0	43	1	1	45	656
2023	588	18	3	42	2	3	49	705
2024	626	11	4	50	4	2	53	750

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
2024	750	35.8	20.9	23.9

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
2024	750	35.8	20.9	23.9

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 Surf City Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 154^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 139^th 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)	79.2	68.3	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)	62.7	55.9	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Surf City Middle)	76.4	55.4	21%
6th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)	67.3	49.8	17.5%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Middle)	63.3	60.3	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)	55.7	50.4	5.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Surf City Middle)	66.5	61.6	4.9%
7th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)	60.1	53.1	7%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Middle)	63.6	73.7	10.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)	56.9	51.5	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Surf City Middle)	61.7	70.1	8.4%
8th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)	57.4	54.6	2.8%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Surf City Middle)	84.6	86.7	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Pender County Schools)	84.6	72	12.6%
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	507	705	39.1%
African American	15	18	20%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	35	42	20%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	434	588	35.5%
Two or More Races	16	49	206.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	22.7%	10%

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 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Surf City Middle	Public	6-8	12345-B Literacy Lane	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 928-0087	750	36	20.9	23.9%	626 (83.5%)	11 (1.5%)	50 (6.7%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.1%)	81.6	118^th of 793 public middle schools	85.1%		80.2	139^th of 784 public middle schools	82.3%	21		67.6	68.2	69.4		63.2	60.8	63.8		86.0	$6,848	$445	$6,403
Topsail Middle	Public	5-8	17445 US Hwy 17	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-2612	855	44	19.5	20.8%	714 (83.5%)	22 (2.6%)	69 (8.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.7%)	82.1	116^th of 793 public middle schools	85.4%		82	120^th of 784 public middle schools	84.7%	4	76.8	70.6	60.3	65.4	73.5	67.3	62.4	66.7	87.1	87.1	$8,344	$489	$7,855
Dixon Middle	Public	6-8	118 Ridgefield Ave	Sneads Ferry	28460	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 347-2738	978	54	18.1	37.7%	686 (70.1%)	56 (5.7%)	149 (15.2%)	6 (0.6%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	71 (7.3%)	62.5	271^st of 793 public middle schools	65.8%		62.7	263^rd of 784 public middle schools	66.5%	8		58.0	54.2	48.3		52.6	50.7	52.8		86.2	$7,866	$808	$7,058
Holly Shelter Middle	Public	6-8	3921 Roger Haynes Dr	Castle Hayne	28429	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 602-4046	822	57	14.5	99.6%	399 (48.5%)	169 (20.6%)	182 (22.1%)	18 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.2%)	68.2	221^st of 793 public middle schools	72.1%		70.8	200^th of 784 public middle schools	74.5%	21		57.1	64.7	59.2		46.4	56.8	62.8		77.6	$10,215	$1,188	$9,026
Cape Fear Middle	Public	6-8	1886 NC Hwy 133	Rocky Point	28457	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 602-3334	449	34	13.2	99.3%	206 (45.9%)	42 (9.4%)	171 (38.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	51.3	382^nd of 793 public middle schools	51.8%		39.7	467^th of 784 public middle schools	40.4%	85		61.5	54.4	50.6		36.3	51.0	46.4		64.9	$8,993	$959	$8,034

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