Anson Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Anson Middle School or West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Anson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, Anson 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, West 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
701 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2282 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2140 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
226
103
Grade 7 Students
239
106
Grade 8 Students
236
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
56%
25%
% White
28%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
