Serving 179 students in grades 6-8, West Pender 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
West Pender 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 West Pender Middle School is 0.70, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Pender Middle School?
179 students attend West Pender Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of West Pender Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Pender Middle School?
West Pender Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Pender Middle School offer ?
West Pender Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Pender Middle School part of?
Up and coming school in which many positive changes have taken place over the past few years. All students are being provided a comprehensive education experience in which they now have all core classes and at least two electives daily. Additional extra- curricular opportunities are available for all student. The current staff is well trained and have a big heart for the children and having high expectations for all students .
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