Harris Road Middle School serves 1,404 students in grades 6-8.
Harris Road Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harris Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Harris Road Middle School's student population of 1,404 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harris Road Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harris Road Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
20%
25%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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 Harris Road Middle School's ranking?
Harris Road Middle School is ranked #167 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Harris Road Middle School?
1,404 students attend Harris Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Harris Road Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Road Middle School?
Harris Road Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris Road Middle School offer ?
Harris Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harris Road Middle School part of?
Harris Road Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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