South Stanly Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend South Stanly 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
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Top Rankings
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West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades 6-8, South Stanly 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 36% (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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower 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
353 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 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)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
133
103
Grade 7 Students
93
106
Grade 8 Students
127
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
14%
25%
% White
73%
47%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
