Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Charity 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 was 27% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
28%
25%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Charity Middle School?
517 students attend Charity Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Charity Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charity Middle School?
Charity Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charity Middle School offer ?
Charity Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charity Middle School part of?
Charity Middle School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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