Serving 632 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
H J Macdonald Middle School's student population of 632 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
School Rankings
H J Macdonald 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 H J Macdonald Middle School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1619 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
35%
24%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1619 out of 2,617 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend H J Macdonald Middle School?
632 students attend H J Macdonald Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of H J Macdonald Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% 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 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does H J Macdonald Middle School offer ?
H J Macdonald Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H J Macdonald Middle School part of?
H J Macdonald Middle School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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