Serving 1,101 students in grades 6-8, East Garner 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 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Garner Middle School's student population of 1,101 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
East Garner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Garner Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2319 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)26%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
47%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Garner Middle School's ranking?
East Garner Middle School is ranked #2319 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Garner Middle School often compared to?
East Garner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Garner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Garner Middle School?
1,101 students attend East Garner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of East Garner Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Garner Middle School?
East Garner Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Garner Middle School offer ?
East Garner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Garner Middle School part of?
East Garner Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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