Serving 268 students in grades 4-8, Fairgrove 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 17% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
52%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
31%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Fairgrove Middle School?
268 students attend Fairgrove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fairgrove Middle School students are American Indian, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairgrove Middle School?
Fairgrove Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairgrove Middle School offer ?
Fairgrove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Fairgrove Middle School part of?
Fairgrove Middle School is part of Public Schools Of Robeson County School District.
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