Serving 133 students in grades 6-8, Rowland 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 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
34%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
54%
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Rowland Middle School?
133 students attend Rowland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rowland Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowland Middle School?
Rowland Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rowland Middle School offer ?
Rowland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rowland Middle School part of?
Rowland Middle School is part of Public Schools Of Robeson County.
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