Trexler Middle School

112 East Foy Street
Richlands, NC 28574
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Trexler 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Trexler Middle School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
817 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Trexler 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 Trexler Middle School is 0.49, 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)
#1343 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trexler 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.
46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trexler 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
8%
25%
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White
69%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Trexler 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
26%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trexler Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Trexler Middle School's ranking?
Trexler Middle School is ranked #1343 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Trexler Middle School often compared to?
Trexler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swansboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Trexler Middle School?
817 students attend Trexler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Trexler Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trexler Middle School?
Trexler Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trexler Middle School offer ?
Trexler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trexler Middle School part of?
Trexler Middle School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   5/1/2020
Since this is a very good school and has amazing teachers, I Am lucky to go here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - joseph
2   4/27/2015
This school is very complacent about bullying. The administration is very conscientious about numbers and does not consider the feelings of people.
- Posted by Parent - taxim

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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