Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Lewis Chapel 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 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Chapel Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis Chapel 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 Lewis Chapel Middle School is 0.54, 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
#2261 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
66%
25%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Chapel Middle School's ranking?
Lewis Chapel Middle School is ranked #2261 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lewis Chapel Middle School often compared to?
Lewis Chapel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover Middle School, Seventy-first Classical Middle School, Douglas Byrd Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lewis Chapel Middle School?
563 students attend Lewis Chapel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lewis Chapel Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Chapel Middle School?
Lewis Chapel Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis Chapel Middle School offer ?
Lewis Chapel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis Chapel Middle School part of?
Lewis Chapel Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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