Bertie Middle

Bertie Middle is a public middle school located in Windsor, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 375 students. The school is part of the Bertie County Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 242 districts in the state.

Bertie Middle has consistently struggled with academic performance, with proficiency rates in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science falling well below the state and district averages. The school has ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools for the past 10 years, indicating a need for significant improvement in educational outcomes. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.2% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting student learning and achievement.

Comparing Bertie Middle to the nearby Riverside Middle school, which is located in Williamston, North Carolina, provides a valuable benchmark. Riverside Middle's academic performance is generally higher than Bertie Middle's, with higher proficiency rates across all grade levels. Understanding the factors that contribute to Riverside Middle's relatively higher performance could provide valuable insights for Bertie Middle to enhance its own educational outcomes.