STEM Early High

Summary:

STEM Early High is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Henderson, North Carolina, with a student population of 257. The school is part of the Vance County Schools district, which is ranked 220 out of 242 districts in the state.

STEM Early High consistently outperforms the Vance County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.4% of 6th graders at STEM Early High were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 28% for the Vance County Schools district and 54.3% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of North Carolina middle schools, and it excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% for African American and Hispanic students, and the top 5% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, STEM Early High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.1 to 20.4 over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Terrell Lane Middle, Franklinton Middle, and Vance County Middle School, STEM Early High stands out as a high-performing institution, significantly outpacing their academic proficiency. However, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 98% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and there are some areas, such as the performance of its Gifted and Talented student subgroup, where it could potentially improve.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 219 Charles Street
       Henderson, NC  27536


(252) 738-2260

District: Vance County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,944 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.4%
Hispanic:
24.1%
White:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details STEM Early High ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.4%), Hispanic (24.1%), White (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at STEM Early High is 19.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at STEM Early High is $7,944.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEM Early High:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM Early High 128th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See STEM Early High in the ranking list.)

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Vance County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Vance County Schools 220th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for STEM Early High

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Rank History for all students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 77.50 137th 705 80.6%
2016 88.37 52nd 692 92.5%
2017 79.09 122nd 694 82.4%
2018 78.69 124th 691 82.1%
2019 91.82 37th 737 95.0%
2021 82.38 106th 741 85.7%
2022 86.52 87th 786 88.9%
2023 83.12 109th 784 86.1%
2024 80.40 128th 793 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.39 12th 604 98.0%
2019 95.06 11th 639 98.3%
2021 93.94 13th 633 97.9%
2022 93.65 19th 689 97.2%
2023 93.83 25th 735 96.6%
2024 92.84 28th 743 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.46 188th 656 71.3%
2019 87.50 53rd 684 92.3%
2021 75.83 148th 706 79.0%
2022 80.16 129th 733 82.4%
2023 79.42 133rd 731 81.8%
2024 74.62 159th 738 78.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 64th 127 49.6%
2019 43.90 320th 416 23.1%
2021 21.05 417th 448 6.9%
2022 59.41 206th 450 54.2%
2023 43.04 338th 452 25.2%
2024 44.23 343rd 461 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.67 87th 665 86.9%
2019 93.07 32nd 697 95.4%
2021 85.96 73rd 711 89.7%
2022 90.31 57th 748 92.4%
2023 83.61 103rd 747 86.2%
2024 82.83 97th 751 87.1%
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Rank History for African American students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.08 23rd 494 95.3%
2019 98.02 6th 519 98.8%
2021 93.90 21st 533 96.1%
2022 93.17 30th 550 94.5%
2023 89.26 36th 559 93.6%
2024 86.56 48th 560 91.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.41 10th 472 97.9%
2019 98.78 4th 493 99.2%
2021 94.17 16th 522 96.9%
2022 96.31 10th 541 98.2%
2023 96.32 15th 553 97.3%
2024 94.03 25th 564 95.6%
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Rank History for White students at STEM Early High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 225th 596 62.2%
2019 80.30 104th 624 83.3%
2021 76.36 128th 632 79.7%
2023 82.02 106th 656 83.8%
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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 STEM Early High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 88 114 5 41 1 0 16 0 265
2016 86 123 1 46 1 0 17 0 274
2017 75 135 2 51 0 0 16 0 279
2018 90 139 5 62 1 0 10 0 307
2019 68 113 8 72 1 1 7 0 270
2020 51 127 5 87 1 1 12 0 284
2021 38 135 3 81 0 1 10 0 268
2022 27 141 3 74 0 1 10 0 256
2023 28 150 4 62 0 1 12 0 257

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 STEM Early High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 265 13.0 20.3 0
2016 274 14.0 19.5 98.9
2017 279 15.3 18.1 98.9
2018 307 15.1 20.2 97.1
2019 270 16.9 15.9 98.1
2020 284 14.0 20.2 98.9
2021 268 14.7 18.1 98.9
2022 256 12.5 20.4 98.8
2023 257 13.4 19.1 98.8

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 STEM Early High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 265 13.0 20.3 0
2016 274 14.0 19.5 98.9
2017 279 15.3 18.1 98.9
2018 307 15.1 20.2 97.1
2019 270 16.9 15.9 98.1
2020 284 14.0 20.2 98.9
2021 268 14.7 18.1 98.9
2022 256 12.5 20.4 98.8
2023 257 13.4 19.1 98.8

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 STEM Early High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $592 (7.5%) $7,352 (92.5%) $7,944

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

Impact of COVID-19 on STEM Early High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 109th of 784 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (STEM Early High)84.756.4
 28.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Vance County Schools)46.327
 19.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (STEM Early High)84.772.3
 12.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Vance County Schools)49.435.4
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (STEM Early High)75.869.3
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Vance County Schools)39.928.3
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (STEM Early High)89.981.3
 8.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Vance County Schools)52.536.3
 16.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (STEM Early High)7058.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vance County Schools)24.521.8
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (STEM Early High)86.772.5
 14.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Vance County Schools)39.829.7
 10.1%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (STEM Early High)10083.8
 16.2%
   8th Grade Science (Vance County Schools)60.444
 16.4%
   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 Students270257
 4.8%
African American113150
 32.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic7262
 13.9%
Pacific Islander11
White6828
 58.8%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%98.8%
 0.7%


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STEM Early High ranks 128th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended STEM Early High.

Students at STEM Early High are 58% African American, 24% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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