Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, East Mcdowell 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
East Mcdowell 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 East Mcdowell Middle School is 0.49, 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.
East Mcdowell Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Mcdowell Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Mcdowell Middle School?
468 students attend East Mcdowell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Mcdowell Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Mcdowell Middle School?
East Mcdowell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Mcdowell Middle School offer ?
East Mcdowell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Mcdowell Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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