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Emma B Trask Middle School vs. Charles P Murray Middle School

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School Overview

School
Emma B Trask Middle School
2900 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Charles P Murray Middle School
655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Charles P Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Emma B Trask 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 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Charles P Murray Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
651 students
899 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emma B Trask Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles P Murray Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emma B Trask Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles P Murray Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emma B Trask Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles P Murray Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emma B Trask Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles P Murray Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1195 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#468 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emma B Trask Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles P Murray Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NC)
73%
(Top 20% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emma B Trask Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles P Murray Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NC)
61%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emma B Trask Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles P Murray Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in NC)
88%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emma B Trask Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles P Murray Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emma B Trask Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charles P Murray Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
195
290
Grade 7 Students
225
316
Grade 8 Students
231
293

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emma B Trask Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Charles P Murray Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emma B Trask Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles P Murray Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emma B Trask Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles P Murray Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emma B Trask Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles P Murray Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emma B Trask Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles P Murray Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emma B Trask Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles P Murray Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Hanover County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emma B Trask Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles P Murray Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emma B Trask Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles P Murray Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emma B Trask Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles P Murray Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Hanover County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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