Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Cape Fear Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Cape Fear Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Fear Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cape Fear Middle School?
449 students attend Cape Fear Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cape Fear Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Fear Middle School?
Cape Fear Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cape Fear Middle School offer ?
Cape Fear Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cape Fear Middle School part of?
As a parent that has/had multiple students attend both the Elementary and Middle School at Cape Fear I wish I could say positive things but I can't. There was a time when both seemed like they care about student achievement but that must not matter any longer. The teachers used to take pride but most of those have either left for better or retired. It is too bad those in charge have replaced the good with some that shouldn't even be in the position, but considering the admin in charge it makes sense. The constant change has all but ruined the hard work from the past. Maybe find real people to take charge and hold staff to higher standards instead of the other. Those in charge don't want to listen to concerns as their egos get in the way. Other issues besides education like cleanliness, and access to positive athletics is laughable. The gym is disgusting; the seats are dirty, trash that's never been picked up is the norm here. If you have daughters involved in athletics good luck, there is no way one individual should be coaching more than 2 sports but to do boys and girls at the same time wow of course you can't say anything or your daughters suffer and this is from a starter's parent so. I realize we all can't send our kids to the east of the county but maybe the west side should find a way to improve what our kids have to suffer thru at places like Cape Fear but the excuses run deep here so we are stuck, no our children are stuck. Hope things change some day but not holding my breath.
- Posted by Parent - Disappointed Parent
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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