G R Whitfield vs. Hope Middle School
Should I attend G R Whitfield or Hope 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
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Hope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, G R Whitfield ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher 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 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 880 students in grades 6-8, Hope Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
519 students
880 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1030 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#227 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
63
-
Grade 1 Students
56
-
Grade 2 Students
38
-
Grade 3 Students
40
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
59
-
Grade 6 Students
71
245
Grade 7 Students
61
319
Grade 8 Students
68
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
5%
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% Hispanic
20%
10%
% Black
22%
22%
% White
54%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
