Elise Middle School vs. New Century Middle School
Should I attend Elise Middle School or New Century 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
Elise Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 235 students in grades 6-8, Elise 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 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 640 students in grades 6-8, New Century Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
235 students
640 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1954 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#844 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
76
224
Grade 7 Students
81
217
Grade 8 Students
78
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
53%
10%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
38%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
