M C S Noble Middle School

6520 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, M C S Noble Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

M C S Noble Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

M C S Noble Middle School's student population of 629 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
629 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

M C S Noble Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M C S Noble Middle School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#470 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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57%
42%
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62%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
10%
25%
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White
72%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M C S Noble Middle School's ranking?
M C S Noble Middle School is ranked #470 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are M C S Noble Middle School often compared to?
M C S Noble Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roland-grise Middle School, Emma B Trask Middle School, Charles P Murray Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend M C S Noble Middle School?
629 students attend M C S Noble Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of M C S Noble Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M C S Noble Middle School?
M C S Noble Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does M C S Noble Middle School offer ?
M C S Noble Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M C S Noble Middle School part of?
M C S Noble Middle School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/5/2010
We have a high functioning autistic son and so far in five weeks we havent had to have one call from the school. The worked with us and his last school to devise and entry program suited to settling him in and it worked. Everybody from the principal down ahs worked to impliment changes that have ensured his success.
- Posted by Parent - sarah

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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