Selma Burke Middle School serves 642 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Selma Burke Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
22%
25%
White
52%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Selma Burke Middle School?
642 students attend Selma Burke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Selma Burke Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selma Burke Middle School?
Selma Burke Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Selma Burke Middle School offer ?
Selma Burke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Selma Burke Middle School part of?
Selma Burke Middle School is part of Mooresville Graded School District.
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