Burgaw Middle School vs. West Pender Middle School
Should I attend Burgaw Middle School or West Pender Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burgaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
West Pender Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Burgaw 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 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, West Pender 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
248 students
172 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1988 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
79
47
Grade 7 Students
91
58
Grade 8 Students
78
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
37%
37%
% White
32%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
