River Road Middle School

1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, River Road 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 18% (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 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

River Road Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
532 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

River Road 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 River Road Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1962 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
42%
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37%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
56%
25%
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White
29%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
4%
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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 River Road Middle School's ranking?
River Road Middle School is ranked #1962 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% 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 River Road Middle School?
532 students attend River Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of River Road Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Road Middle School?
River Road Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Road Middle School offer ?
River Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is River Road Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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