For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,515 students in 27616, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27616, NC are Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School, River Bend Middle School and East Millbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27616 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 27616, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27616, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Sumner Blvd #130
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Wallace Martin Way
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #33.
East Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27616, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27616, NC include Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School, River Bend Middle School and East Millbrook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27616, NC?
3 public middle schools are located in 27616, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27616, NC?
27616, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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