George L Carrington Middle School vs. Lucas Middle School
Should I attend George L Carrington Middle School or Lucas 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
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Lucas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, George L Carrington 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 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, Lucas 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
827 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1860 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2217 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
258
123
Grade 7 Students
255
146
Grade 8 Students
314
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
32%
% Black
42%
45%
% White
13%
18%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
