Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Spring Lake 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 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 90% 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: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Lake Middle School's student population of 461 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Middle School is 0.55, 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
#2205 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
65%
25%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
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 Spring Lake Middle School's ranking?
Spring Lake Middle School is ranked #2205 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Spring Lake Middle School often compared to?
Spring Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overhills Middle School, Pine Forest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Spring Lake Middle School?
461 students attend Spring Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Spring Lake Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Middle School?
Spring Lake Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Middle School offer ?
Spring Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Lake Middle School part of?
Spring Lake Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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