Serving 457 students in grades 6-8, Owen 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owen Middle School's student population of 457 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owen 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 Owen Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1357 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen Middle School's ranking?
Owen Middle School is ranked #1357 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Owen Middle School often compared to?
Owen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reynolds Middle 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 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Owen Middle School?
457 students attend Owen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Owen Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owen Middle School?
Owen Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Owen Middle School offer ?
Owen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Owen Middle School part of?
Owen Middle School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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