Cuthbertson Middle School serves 1,393 students in grades 6-8.
Cuthbertson Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuthbertson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cuthbertson Middle School's student population of 1,393 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cuthbertson Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cuthbertson Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
6%
25%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuthbertson Middle School's ranking?
Cuthbertson Middle School is ranked #116 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cuthbertson Middle School often compared to?
Cuthbertson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Cuthbertson Middle School?
1,393 students attend Cuthbertson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cuthbertson Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuthbertson Middle School?
Cuthbertson Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cuthbertson Middle School offer ?
Cuthbertson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cuthbertson Middle School part of?
Cuthbertson Middle School is part of Union County Public Schools School District.
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