Serving 388 students in grades 6-8, E E Smith 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 was 26% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)26%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
26%
25%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend E E Smith Middle School?
388 students attend E E Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of E E Smith Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E E Smith Middle School?
E E Smith Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E E Smith Middle School offer ?
E E Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is E E Smith Middle School part of?
E E Smith Middle School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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