Cape Fear Middle School

1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Cape Fear 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cape Fear Middle School's student population of 444 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Cape Fear 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 Cape Fear Middle School is 0.65, 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)
#1725 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cape Fear Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cape Fear Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
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Black
10%
25%
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White
44%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Cape Fear Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cape Fear Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cape Fear Middle School's ranking?
Cape Fear Middle School is ranked #1725 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cape Fear Middle School often compared to?
Cape Fear Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burgaw Middle School, Topsail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Cape Fear Middle School?
444 students attend Cape Fear Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cape Fear Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Fear Middle School?
Cape Fear Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cape Fear Middle School offer ?
Cape Fear Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cape Fear Middle School part of?
Cape Fear Middle School is part of Pender County Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   3/26/2020
As a parent that has/had multiple students attend both the Elementary and Middle School at Cape Fear I wish I could say positive things but I can't. There was a time when both seemed like they care about student achievement but that must not matter any longer. The teachers used to take pride but most of those have either left for better or retired. It is too bad those in charge have replaced the good with some that shouldn't even be in the position, but considering the admin in charge it makes sense. The constant change has all but ruined the hard work from the past. Maybe find real people to take charge and hold staff to higher standards instead of the other. Those in charge don't want to listen to concerns as their egos get in the way. Other issues besides education like cleanliness, and access to positive athletics is laughable. The gym is disgusting; the seats are dirty, trash that's never been picked up is the norm here. If you have daughters involved in athletics good luck, there is no way one individual should be coaching more than 2 sports but to do boys and girls at the same time wow of course you can't say anything or your daughters suffer and this is from a starter's parent so. I realize we all can't send our kids to the east of the county but maybe the west side should find a way to improve what our kids have to suffer thru at places like Cape Fear but the excuses run deep here so we are stuck, no our children are stuck. Hope things change some day but not holding my breath.
- Posted by Parent - Disappointed Parent

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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