Summary:
Pembroke Middle is a public middle school located in Pembroke, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 698. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Pembroke Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, ranking 688 out of 793 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.3% of 6th graders, 24.9% of 7th graders, and 25.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 49.5%, 48.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. Pembroke Middle's Native American students perform relatively better than other subgroups, ranking 12 out of 21 middle schools in North Carolina in 2023-2024, but other subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, and Gifted and Talented students, perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom quartile of middle schools in the state.
Pembroke Middle's academic performance is consistently lower than the nearby schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County district, as well as the charter school CIS Academy, which is located less than a mile away. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Pembroke Middle may be a significant factor contributing to the school's low academic performance, and the school's unique racial composition, with a majority of Native American students, may also play a role in the school's performance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Public Schools of Robeson County
SchoolDigger Rank:
688th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,694
Students who attend Pembroke Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Pembroke Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1
Number of students: 698
Racial breakdown:
American Indian:
78.1%
African American:
7.3%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Two or more races:
4.6%
White:
3.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%
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