Ligon Middle School vs. Martin Middle School
Should you attend Ligon Middle School or Martin 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
Ligon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Martin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 904 students in grades 6-8, Ligon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 57% (majority Black).
Serving 968 students in grades 6-8, Martin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
904 students
968 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#565 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
329
319
Grade 7 Students
285
331
Grade 8 Students
290
318
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
19%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
29%
17%
% White
47%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
