Serving 858 students in grades 6-8, Holly Shelter 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Holly Shelter 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 Holly Shelter Middle School is 0.68, 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Holly Shelter Middle School?
858 students attend Holly Shelter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Holly Shelter Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Shelter Middle School?
Holly Shelter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holly Shelter Middle School offer ?
Holly Shelter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holly Shelter Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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