Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, South Davidson 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 was 38% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Overall Testing Rank
#2019 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
94%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is South Davidson Middle School's ranking?
South Davidson Middle School is ranked #2019 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Davidson Middle School?
298 students attend South Davidson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Davidson Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Davidson Middle School?
South Davidson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Davidson Middle School offer ?
South Davidson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Davidson Middle School part of?
South Davidson Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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