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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: H J MacDonald Middle serves the southwest area of New Bern, NC, covering approximately 30.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 6.3 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
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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