Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, Grover C Fields Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover C Fields Middle School's student population of 514 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grover C Fields 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 Grover C Fields Middle School is 0.62, 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
#967 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
17%
25%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grover C Fields Middle School's ranking?
Grover C Fields Middle School is ranked #967 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grover C Fields Middle School often compared to?
Grover C Fields Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H J Macdonald Middle School, Tucker Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Grover C Fields Middle School?
514 students attend Grover C Fields Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grover C Fields Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grover C Fields Middle School?
Grover C Fields Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grover C Fields Middle School offer ?
Grover C Fields Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grover C Fields Middle School part of?
Grover C Fields Middle School is part of Craven County Schools School District.
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