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Washington County Middle

Summary:

Washington County Middle School is a public middle school in Roper, North Carolina, serving 219 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 84.93% of students identifying as such.

While the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, there are some bright spots. For example, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students ranked 12th out of 312 North Carolina middle schools in the 2021-2022 school year, and the school's disabled students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top half of North Carolina middle schools in recent years. However, the school's overall academic performance is low, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.1% to 53.4% in math and 29.3% to 42.2% in reading, compared to the state averages of 46.9% to 54.3% and 48.4% to 51.4%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.99% to 98.94% over the past three school years, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 19.6 over the same period.

Despite the challenges, the school's performance with specific student subgroups suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve overall student outcomes. Additionally, the fact that the overall performance of the Washington County Schools district, of which Washington County Middle School is a part, is also relatively low, ranking 178th out of 242 districts in North Carolina, suggests that the issues faced by the school may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 37 E Mill Pond Rd
       Roper, NC  27970

(252) 793-2835

District: Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
576th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,244 Help


Students who attend Washington County Middle usually attend:

High:    Washington County High

Feeder schools for Washington County Middle:

Elementary:    Pines Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.9%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington County Middle ranks worse than 72.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.9%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington County Middle is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington County Middle is $13,244.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Middle 576th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Washington County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 178th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.25 534th 598 10.7%
2007 21.85 522nd 606 13.9%
2008 18.78 524th 620 15.5%
2009 25.23 521st 630 17.3%
2010 20.93 563rd 640 12.0%
2011 20.47 563rd 648 13.1%
2012 15.13 593rd 662 10.4%
2013 18.40 565th 673 16.0%
2014 8.88 591st 627 5.7%
2015 29.79 513th 705 27.2%
2016 14.28 604th 692 12.7%
2017 25.61 525th 694 24.4%
2018 17.02 593rd 691 14.2%
2019 22.59 609th 737 17.4%
2021 10.26 684th 741 7.7%
2022 11.98 720th 786 8.4%
2023 20.77 647th 784 17.5%
2024 28.25 576th 793 27.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.25 12th 312 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.34 483rd 604 20.0%
2019 24.87 529th 639 17.2%
2021 17.83 567th 633 10.4%
2022 15.92 631st 689 8.4%
2023 30.56 541st 735 26.4%
2024 37.62 476th 743 35.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 584th 656 11.0%
2019 20.82 586th 684 14.3%
2021 9.07 672nd 706 4.8%
2022 12.53 680th 733 7.2%
2023 20.85 606th 731 17.1%
2024 26.63 560th 738 24.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.31 130th 475 72.6%
2019 48.44 222nd 504 56.0%
2021 75.00 42nd 478 91.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.94 403rd 416 3.1%
2022 49.49 288th 450 36.0%
2023 36.83 373rd 452 17.5%
2024 22.02 435th 461 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 585th 665 12.0%
2019 21.97 587th 697 15.8%
2021 11.85 649th 711 8.7%
2022 11.22 698th 748 6.7%
2023 19.19 635th 747 15.0%
2024 28.89 557th 751 25.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 300th 494 39.3%
2019 43.41 293rd 519 43.5%
2021 24.43 440th 533 17.4%
2022 24.86 459th 550 16.5%
2023 35.43 366th 559 34.5%
2024 43.01 303rd 560 45.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

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 Washington County Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 458 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1989 273 467 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1990 250 475 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1991 225 504 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1992 233 523 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1993 202 524 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 217 515 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 195 486 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 195 486 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 188 442 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1998 180 443 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1999 152 460 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 141 464 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2001 133 481 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2002 115 503 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 115 503 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 111 499 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 110 482 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2006 119 465 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2007 119 416 2 10 1 n/a n/a 6 554
2008 108 410 2 14 0 n/a n/a 7 541
2009 88 397 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2010 87 370 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2011 78 326 1 22 0 0 8 0 435
2012 68 341 0 26 0 0 5 0 440
2013 35 255 0 20 0 0 5 0 315
2014 30 239 2 14 0 0 4 0 289
2015 28 226 1 13 0 0 3 0 271
2016 22 220 1 20 0 0 4 0 267
2017 10 208 0 17 0 0 5 0 240
2018 17 209 0 14 0 0 3 0 243
2019 33 220 1 20 0 0 5 0 279
2020 25 226 1 21 0 0 7 0 280
2021 26 230 1 23 0 0 3 0 283
2022 18 204 1 19 1 0 6 0 249
2023 8 186 1 14 1 0 9 0 219

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 Washington County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 37.0 19.5 49.9
1989 743 37.0 20.0 53.3
1990 731 37.0 19.7 59.5
1991 732 37.0 19.7 59.4
1992 762 37.0 20.5 35.2
1993 730 46.0 15.9 53
1994 737 48.0 15.4 51
1995 691 48.0 14.4 56
1996 691 48.0 14.4 56
1997 637 48.0 13.3 57.3
1998 630 51.0 12.4 53.8
1999 619 51.0 12.1 69
2000 613 51.0 12.0 71
2001 620 51.0 12.2 71.6
2002 623 45.0 13.8 0
2003 623 45.0 13.8 0
2004 615 45.0 13.7 83.3
2005 601 44.0 13.7 83.7
2006 594 44.0 13.5 73.7
2007 554 38.0 14.6 73.4
2008 541 40.0 13.5 n/a
2009 495 40.0 12.4 73.5
2010 474 34.9 13.5 77.6
2011 435 30.2 14.3 81.1
2012 440 31.0 14.1 85.9
2013 315 25.0 12.6 89.2
2014 289 19.0 15.2 89.6
2015 271 19.0 14.2 98.9
2016 267 17.0 15.7 97
2017 240 11.0 21.8 98.8
2018 243 15.0 16.2 97.5
2019 279 16.9 16.4 98.9
2020 280 13.9 20.0 98.9
2021 283 14.4 19.6 98.9
2022 249 13.0 19.1 98
2023 219 13.5 16.2 98.6

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 Washington County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 37.0 19.5 49.9
1989 743 37.0 20.0 53.3
1990 731 37.0 19.7 59.5
1991 732 37.0 19.7 59.4
1992 762 37.0 20.5 35.2
1993 730 46.0 15.9 53
1994 737 48.0 15.4 51
1995 691 48.0 14.4 56
1996 691 48.0 14.4 56
1997 637 48.0 13.3 57.3
1998 630 51.0 12.4 53.8
1999 619 51.0 12.1 69
2000 613 51.0 12.0 71
2001 620 51.0 12.2 71.6
2002 623 45.0 13.8 0
2003 623 45.0 13.8 0
2004 615 45.0 13.7 83.3
2005 601 44.0 13.7 83.7
2006 594 44.0 13.5 73.7
2007 554 38.0 14.6 73.4
2008 541 40.0 13.5 n/a
2009 495 40.0 12.4 73.5
2010 474 34.9 13.5 77.6
2011 435 30.2 14.3 81.1
2012 440 31.0 14.1 85.9
2013 315 25.0 12.6 89.2
2014 289 19.0 15.2 89.6
2015 271 19.0 14.2 98.9
2016 267 17.0 15.7 97
2017 240 11.0 21.8 98.8
2018 243 15.0 16.2 97.5
2019 279 16.9 16.4 98.9
2020 280 13.9 20.0 98.9
2021 283 14.4 19.6 98.9
2022 249 13.0 19.1 98
2023 219 13.5 16.2 98.6

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 Washington County Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,227 (16.8%) $11,017 (83.2%) $13,244

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington County 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 609th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 647th of 784 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Middle)19.831.1
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)19.831.1
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Washington County Middle)37.239.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)37.239.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Middle)32.737.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)32.737.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Washington County Middle)49.535.7
 13.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)49.535.7
 13.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Middle)3325
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)3325
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Washington County Middle)51.135
 16.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Washington County Schools)51.135
 16.1%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Washington County Middle)69.344.4
 24.9%
   8th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)69.344.4
 24.9%
   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 Students279219
 21.5%
African American220186
 15.5%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White338
 75.8%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%98.6%
 0.3%

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Students at Washington County Middle are 85% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% White.

Washington County Middle ranks 576th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Washington County Middle.

Students who attend Washington County Middle usually go on to attend Washington County High


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