Serving 856 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. M. Alexander Middle School's student population of 856 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. M. Alexander 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 J. M. Alexander Middle School is 0.60, which is less 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
#1757 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
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 J. M. Alexander Middle School's ranking?
J. M. Alexander Middle School is ranked #1757 out of 2,568 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend J. M. Alexander Middle School?
856 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, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. M. Alexander Middle School?
J. M. Alexander Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. M. Alexander Middle School offer ?
J. M. Alexander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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