William Ellis Middle School vs. South Davie Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, William Ellis 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 61% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, South Davie 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
469 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1837 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
151
175
Grade 7 Students
160
152
Grade 8 Students
158
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
24%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
79%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
