D C Virgo Middle School serves 206 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
83%
25%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
How many students attend D C Virgo Middle School?
206 students attend D C Virgo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of D C Virgo Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D C Virgo Middle School?
D C Virgo Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does D C Virgo Middle School offer ?
D C Virgo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D C Virgo Middle School part of?
D C Virgo Middle School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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