Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-8, Dillard Drive 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 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dillard Drive Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dillard Drive Middle School's student population of 1,003 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,003 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dillard Drive 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 Dillard Drive Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1367 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
26%
25%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillard Drive Middle School's ranking?
Dillard Drive Middle School is ranked #1367 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Dillard Drive Middle School often compared to?
Dillard Drive Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Dillard Drive Middle School?
1,003 students attend Dillard Drive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Dillard Drive Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillard Drive Middle School?
Dillard Drive Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillard Drive Middle School offer ?
Dillard Drive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dillard Drive Middle School part of?
Dillard Drive Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Dillard Drive Middle School located?
Dillard Drive Middle School is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 9 other public schools located in Southwest Raleigh.
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