Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Myrtle Grove 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 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Myrtle Grove Middle serves the southern part of Wilmington, NC, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point from the school being about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Myrtle Grove Middle School's student population of 600 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Gators
School Rankings
Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1347 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myrtle Grove Middle School's ranking?
Myrtle Grove Middle School is ranked #1347 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Myrtle Grove Middle School often compared to?
Myrtle Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles P Murray Middle School, Roland-grise Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Myrtle Grove Middle School?
600 students attend Myrtle Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Myrtle Grove Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Myrtle Grove Middle School?
Myrtle Grove Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Myrtle Grove Middle School offer ?
Myrtle Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myrtle Grove Middle School part of?
Myrtle Grove Middle School is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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