Moore Square Middle School vs. Ligon Middle School
Should I attend Moore Square Middle School or Ligon 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
Moore Square Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Ligon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Moore Square Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, Ligon Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
609 students
952 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#373 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
186
301
Grade 7 Students
227
340
Grade 8 Students
196
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
24%
29%
% White
57%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
