Grandview Middle School

451 Catawba Valley Boulevard
Hickory, NC 28602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades 6-8, Grandview 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 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Grandview Middle School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Grandview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1507 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
42%
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37%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
30%
20%
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Black
26%
25%
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White
26%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandview Middle School's ranking?
Grandview Middle School is ranked #1507 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grandview Middle School often compared to?
Grandview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Grandview Middle School?
426 students attend Grandview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Grandview Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Middle School?
Grandview Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grandview Middle School offer ?
Grandview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grandview Middle School part of?
Grandview Middle School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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