Is East Yancey Middle a good school?

East Yancey Middle ranks 256 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Yancey Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended East Yancey Middle.

What is the racial makeup of East Yancey Middle?

Students at East Yancey Middle are 78% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

East Yancey Middle

Summary:

East Yancey Middle is a public middle school located in Burnsville, North Carolina, serving 255 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Yancey County Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

East Yancey Middle has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science compared to the state and district averages. The school excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking highly for its performance with English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a notable Hispanic student population of 20%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, 58.04% of students at East Yancey Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cane River Middle (also in the Yancey County district) and the two middle schools in the Mitchell County district (West McDowell Middle and Harris Middle), East Yancey Middle generally outperforms these schools, suggesting it is a strong academic performer within its regional context. While the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, its ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and disadvantaged socioeconomic status is a testament to its effectiveness.

Detail:

Public 6-8

285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

(828) 682-2281

District: Yancey County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,320

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Yancey Middle ranks better than 67.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Yancey Middle is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare East Yancey Middle employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Yancey Middle is $10,320.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Yancey Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks East Yancey Middle 256^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See East Yancey Middle in the ranking list.)

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Yancey County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yancey County Schools 61^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Yancey Middle

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Rank History for all students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	75.34	107^th	598	82.1%
2007	69.72	173^rd	606	71.5%
2008	79.92	92^nd	620	85.2%
2009	83.64	58^th	630	90.8%
2010	85.46	34^th	640	94.7%
2011	82.16	64^th	648	90.1%
2012	80.83	81^st	662	87.8%
2013	76.19	130^th	673	80.7%
2014	78.27	123^rd	627	80.4%
2015	76.14	145^th	705	79.4%
2016	78.86	122^nd	692	82.4%
2017	78.62	125^th	694	82.0%
2018	64.81	243^rd	691	64.8%
2019	69.50	206^th	737	72.0%
2021	74.13	173^rd	741	76.7%
2022	71.50	191^st	786	75.7%
2023	64.41	248^th	784	68.4%
2024	64.36	256^th	793	67.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.58	51^st	312	83.7%
2024	64.37	60^th	356	83.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.52	35^th	473	92.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	67.03	153^rd	604	74.7%
2019	71.62	122^nd	639	80.9%
2021	66.84	142^nd	633	77.6%
2022	66.65	159^th	689	76.9%
2023	58.89	258^th	735	64.9%
2024	68.14	168^th	743	77.4%

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Rank History for Female students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.92	290^th	656	55.8%
2019	72.10	173^rd	684	74.7%
2021	78.18	132^nd	706	81.3%
2022	74.57	162^nd	733	77.9%
2023	73.92	159^th	731	78.2%
2024	69.04	198^th	738	73.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	59.04	118^th	475	75.2%
2019	79.26	45^th	504	91.1%
2021	52.64	160^th	478	66.5%
2022	45.21	190^th	449	57.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	66.59	118^th	416	71.6%
2021	78.18	26^th	448	94.2%
2022	75.40	32^nd	450	92.9%
2023	80.63	1^st	452	99.8%
2024	76.96	12^th	461	97.4%

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Rank History for Male students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	68.66	197^th	665	70.4%
2019	66.47	220^th	697	68.4%
2021	65.97	212^th	711	70.2%
2022	66.96	214^th	748	71.4%
2023	52.43	328^th	747	56.1%
2024	54.90	313^th	751	58.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	23.77	400^th	472	15.3%
2019	44.53	278^th	493	43.6%
2021	28.55	404^th	522	22.6%
2022	54.71	214^th	541	60.4%
2023	49.42	255^th	553	53.9%
2024	53.74	235^th	564	58.3%

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Rank History for White students at East Yancey Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	57.76	247^th	596	58.6%
2019	59.20	245^th	624	60.7%
2021	69.79	167^th	632	73.6%
2022	60.28	239^th	658	63.7%
2023	47.60	336^th	656	48.8%
2024	49.95	321^st	652	50.8%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Yancey Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	355	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1989	333	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1990	331	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
1991	322	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	323
1992	321	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1993	350	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1994	331	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1995	292	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1996	292	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1997	288	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1998	275	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1999	313	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2000	302	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2001	320	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
2002	325	2	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2003	325	2	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2004	323	2	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2005	324	3	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2006	330	6	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2007	310	2	2	35	0	n/a	n/a	3	352
2008	284	2	1	41	2	n/a	n/a	7	337
2009	272	11	1	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	321
2010	284	13	1	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	325
2011	257	4	1	25	0	0	8	0	295
2012	259	5	1	23	0	0	5	0	293
2013	254	2	2	34	0	0	6	0	298
2014	265	3	0	40	1	0	7	0	316
2015	236	2	0	50	2	0	6	0	296
2016	213	4	1	49	1	0	6	0	274
2017	216	3	0	57	0	0	5	0	281
2018	223	3	0	52	0	0	3	0	281
2019	225	2	0	51	0	0	5	0	283
2020	213	1	0	58	0	0	10	0	282
2021	213	1	1	57	0	0	3	0	275
2022	195	0	0	61	0	0	3	0	259
2023	202	0	0	51	0	0	2	0	255
2024	201	1	0	52	0	0	3	0	257

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 East Yancey Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	359	21.0	17.0	21.2
1989	337	23.0	14.6	34.7
1990	336	25.0	13.4	35.4
1991	323	25.0	12.9	36.8
1992	323	25.0	12.9	21.1
1993	354	23.0	15.4	26.3
1994	336	24.0	14.0	30.7
1995	300	23.0	13.0	32
1996	300	23.0	13.0	32
1997	296	22.0	13.5	30.1
1998	282	26.0	10.8	30.9
1999	320	26.0	12.3	33.1
2000	308	26.0	11.8	37.7
2001	330	26.0	12.7	32.4
2002	345	26.0	13.3	0
2003	345	26.0	13.3	0
2004	341	26.0	13.1	43.4
2005	345	26.0	13.3	48.7
2006	359	26.0	13.8	54
2007	352	24.2	14.5	54.7
2008	337	25.7	13.1	55.2
2009	321	23.5	13.7	n/a
2010	325	24.0	13.5	59.1
2011	295	23.8	12.3	65.1
2012	293	23.3	12.5	66.2
2013	298	23.9	12.4	63.8
2014	316	22.4	14.1	60.1
2015	296	23.0	12.8	58.8
2016	274	23.0	11.9	61.3
2017	281	23.8	11.7	60.5
2018	281	23.0	12.2	57.3
2019	283	20.3	13.8	44.9
2020	282	19.5	14.4	47.5
2021	275	18.8	14.5	35.6
2022	259	19.5	13.2	44
2023	255	17.5	14.5	58
2024	257	19.8	12.9	62.6

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 East Yancey Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	359	21.0	17.0	21.2
1989	337	23.0	14.6	34.7
1990	336	25.0	13.4	35.4
1991	323	25.0	12.9	36.8
1992	323	25.0	12.9	21.1
1993	354	23.0	15.4	26.3
1994	336	24.0	14.0	30.7
1995	300	23.0	13.0	32
1996	300	23.0	13.0	32
1997	296	22.0	13.5	30.1
1998	282	26.0	10.8	30.9
1999	320	26.0	12.3	33.1
2000	308	26.0	11.8	37.7
2001	330	26.0	12.7	32.4
2002	345	26.0	13.3	0
2003	345	26.0	13.3	0
2004	341	26.0	13.1	43.4
2005	345	26.0	13.3	48.7
2006	359	26.0	13.8	54
2007	352	24.2	14.5	54.7
2008	337	25.7	13.1	55.2
2009	321	23.5	13.7	n/a
2010	325	24.0	13.5	59.1
2011	295	23.8	12.3	65.1
2012	293	23.3	12.5	66.2
2013	298	23.9	12.4	63.8
2014	316	22.4	14.1	60.1
2015	296	23.0	12.8	58.8
2016	274	23.0	11.9	61.3
2017	281	23.8	11.7	60.5
2018	281	23.0	12.2	57.3
2019	283	20.3	13.8	44.9
2020	282	19.5	14.4	47.5
2021	275	18.8	14.5	35.6
2022	259	19.5	13.2	44
2023	255	17.5	14.5	58
2024	257	19.8	12.9	62.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Yancey Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,091 (10.6%)	$9,229 (89.4%)	$10,320

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Yancey Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 248^th of 784 Middle schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (East Yancey Middle)	70.4	42.7	27.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yancey County Schools)	59.3	52.8	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (East Yancey Middle)	62.6	52	10.6%
6th Grade Reading (Yancey County Schools)	59.8	52.8	7%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Yancey Middle)	58.4	54.8	3.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yancey County Schools)	69.9	64.3	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (East Yancey Middle)	67.5	53.8	13.7%
7th Grade Reading (Yancey County Schools)	64.7	53.5	11.2%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Yancey Middle)	74.7	70	4.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yancey County Schools)	71.2	66.9	4.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (East Yancey Middle)	50.5	53.8	3.3%
8th Grade Reading (Yancey County Schools)	54.2	47	7.2%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (East Yancey Middle)	95.8	83.8	12%
8th Grade Science (Yancey County Schools)	89.3	84.8	4.5%
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	283	255	9.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	51	51
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	202	10.2%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	58%	13.2%

Schools Near East Yancey Middle

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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
East Yancey Middle	Public	6-8	285 Georges Fork Road	Burnsville	28714	Yancey County	Yancey County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 682-2281	257	20	12.9	62.6%	201 (78.2%)	1 (0.4%)	52 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	64.4	256^th of 793 public middle schools	67.7%		64.4	248^th of 784 public middle schools	68.4%	8		50.6	58.2	70.3		41.6	50.6	56.0		89.0	$10,320	$1,091	$9,229
Cane River Middle	Public	6-8	1128 Cane River School Road	Burnsville	28714	Yancey County	Yancey County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 682-2202	180	17	10.5	52.8%	157 (87.2%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	75.8	163^rd of 793 public middle schools	79.4%		70	206^th of 784 public middle schools	73.7%	43		65.6	61.8	79.7		48.4	60.0	57.8		92.2	$11,216	$1,039	$10,177
Bowman Middle	Public	5-8	410 S Mitchell Avenue	Bakersville	28705	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 766-3370	189	15	12.2	98.4%	179 (94.7%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	66.1	239^th of 793 public middle schools	69.9%		58.3	302^nd of 784 public middle schools	61.5%	63	33.3	53.7	74.4	51.1	42.2	48.1	67.4	53.3	53.3	77.8	$12,368	$1,185	$11,183
Harris Middle	Public	6-8	121 Harris Street	Spruce Pine	28777	Mitchell County	Mitchell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 766-3340	222	15	14.6	98.6%	163 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (21.6%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	43.5	454^th of 793 public middle schools	42.7%		49.2	389^th of 784 public middle schools	50.4%	65		19.8	43.2	50.0		29.6	40.5	64.7		86.8	$10,562	$823	$9,739
West McDowell Middle School	Public	6-8	346 West McDowell Junior High	Marion	28752	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 652-3390	581	40	14.6	99.5%	436 (75.0%)	14 (2.4%)	96 (16.5%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.6%)	38.7	500^th of 793 public middle schools	36.9%		44.7	417^th of 784 public middle schools	46.8%	83		67.2	31.7	36.0		45.5	29.9	44.1		65.8	$9,132	$764	$8,368

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