Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Gamewell 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 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gamewell Middle serves the southwest part of Lenoir, NC, covering an area of approximately 46.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.3 miles and the furthest point about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gamewell Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gamewell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gamewell Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1728 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Braves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gamewell Middle School's ranking?
Gamewell Middle School is ranked #1728 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gamewell Middle School often compared to?
Gamewell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Lenoir Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Gamewell Middle School?
457 students attend Gamewell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gamewell Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gamewell Middle School?
Gamewell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gamewell Middle School offer ?
Gamewell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gamewell Middle School part of?
Gamewell Middle School is part of Caldwell County Schools.
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