Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, J. M. Alexander 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. M. Alexander Middle School's student population of 802 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
J. M. Alexander 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 J. M. Alexander Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2097 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
57%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. M. Alexander Middle School's ranking?
J. M. Alexander Middle School is ranked #2097 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J. M. Alexander Middle School often compared to?
J. M. Alexander Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Bradley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J. M. Alexander Middle School?
802 students attend J. M. Alexander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of J. M. Alexander Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. M. Alexander Middle School?
J. M. Alexander Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. M. Alexander Middle School offer ?
J. M. Alexander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. M. Alexander Middle School part of?
J. M. Alexander Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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