Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, H J Macdonald 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H J Macdonald Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
H J Macdonald Middle School's student population of 742 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H J Macdonald 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 H J Macdonald Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
38%
25%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H J Macdonald Middle School's ranking?
H J Macdonald Middle School is ranked #1453 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are H J Macdonald Middle School often compared to?
H J Macdonald Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grover C Fields Middle School, Tucker Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend H J Macdonald Middle School?
742 students attend H J Macdonald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of H J Macdonald Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H J Macdonald Middle School?
H J Macdonald Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does H J Macdonald Middle School offer ?
H J Macdonald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is H J Macdonald Middle School part of?
H J Macdonald Middle School is part of Craven County Schools School District.
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