Littlefield High School is a former high school in Lumberton, North Carolina, in the Public Schools of Robeson County district. It opened in 1955; in 1991 it became Littlefield Middle School.
Serving 632 students in grades 4-8, Littlefield 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Littlefield Middle serves the eastern part of Lumberton, NC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 114.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Littlefield Middle School's student population of 632 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Littlefield 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 Littlefield Middle School is 0.80, 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
#1971 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
25%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
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)42.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 16-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 Littlefield Middle School's ranking?
Littlefield Middle School is ranked #1971 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Littlefield Middle School often compared to?
Littlefield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lumberton Junior, Magnolia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Littlefield Middle School?
632 students attend Littlefield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Littlefield Middle School students are American Indian, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Littlefield Middle School?
Littlefield Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Littlefield Middle School offer ?
Littlefield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Littlefield Middle School part of?
Littlefield Middle School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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