Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, R Max Abbott 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 73% 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: 745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R Max Abbott Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
R Max Abbott Middle School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R Max Abbott 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 R Max Abbott Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1517 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
47%
25%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Max Abbott Middle School's ranking?
R Max Abbott Middle School is ranked #1517 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R Max Abbott Middle School often compared to?
R Max Abbott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John R Griffin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend R Max Abbott Middle School?
745 students attend R Max Abbott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of R Max Abbott Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Max Abbott Middle School?
R Max Abbott Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does R Max Abbott Middle School offer ?
R Max Abbott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R Max Abbott Middle School part of?
R Max Abbott Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is R Max Abbott Middle School located?
R Max Abbott Middle School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
School Reviews
2 7/19/2016
The teachers need to take basic literacy tests themselves. Some do not seem to have a basic grasp of the concepts they are supposed to teach to our students.
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