Serving 614 students in grades 6-8, West Craven 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Craven Middle serves the northwest part of New Bern, NC, covering an extensive area of approximately 440.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Craven Middle School's student population of 614 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Craven Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Craven Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2019 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)28%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
31%
24%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Craven Middle School's ranking?
West Craven Middle School is ranked #2019 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Craven Middle School often compared to?
West Craven Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H J Macdonald Middle School, Grover C Fields Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Craven Middle School?
614 students attend West Craven Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of West Craven Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Craven Middle School?
West Craven Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Craven Middle School offer ?
West Craven Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Craven Middle School part of?
West Craven Middle School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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