Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Elm City Middle School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elm City Middle School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elm City Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm City Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
35%
25%
White
42%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm City Middle School's ranking?
Elm City Middle School is ranked #1186 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Elm City Middle School often compared to?
Elm City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Middle School, Speight Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Elm City Middle School?
421 students attend Elm City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Elm City Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm City Middle School?
Elm City Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elm City Middle School offer ?
Elm City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elm City Middle School part of?
Elm City Middle School is part of Wilson County Schools School District.
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