Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret B. Pollard Middle serves the northeast part of Chapel Hill, NC, covering an area of approximately 114.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret B. Pollard Middle School is 0.54, which is less 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
#390 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
#OneChatham
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret B. Pollard Middle School's ranking?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School is ranked #390 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Margaret B. Pollard Middle School often compared to?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry W Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Margaret B. Pollard Middle School?
736 students attend Margaret B. Pollard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Margaret B. Pollard Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret B. Pollard Middle School?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Margaret B. Pollard Middle School offer ?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret B. Pollard Middle School part of?
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School is part of Chatham County Schools.
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