New Century Middle School vs. Stars Charter
Should I attend New Century Middle School or Stars Charter? 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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Stars Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 751 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Stars Charter 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 66% (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 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
640 students
751 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#290 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
69%
Graduation Rate
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60-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
64
Grade 1 Students
-
65
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
-
74
Grade 4 Students
-
72
Grade 5 Students
-
77
Grade 6 Students
224
73
Grade 7 Students
217
74
Grade 8 Students
199
72
Grade 9 Students
-
44
Grade 10 Students
-
35
Grade 11 Students
-
14
Grade 12 Students
-
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
74%
74%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%