Serving 475 students in grades 6-8, Polk County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Polk County Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk County Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Polk County Middle School is ranked #598 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Polk County Middle School?
475 students attend Polk County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Polk County Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Middle School?
Polk County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polk County Middle School offer ?
Polk County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Polk County Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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