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 431 students in grades 7-8, 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 341 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 17:1 is higher 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 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
431 students
341 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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
-
113
Grade 7 Students
200
111
Grade 8 Students
231
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
57%
26%
% White
26%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
