Serving 1,385 students in grades 6-8, Porter Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 1,385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Porter Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Ridge Middle School is 0.67, 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Porter Ridge Middle School?
1,385 students attend Porter Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Porter Ridge Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Ridge Middle School?
Porter Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porter Ridge Middle School offer ?
Porter Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Porter Ridge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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