Kannapolis Middle

Summary:

Kannapolis Middle is a public middle school in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serving 1,238 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on state assessments, low rankings, and poor outcomes for many student subgroups.

Kannapolis Middle has a diverse student population, with higher racial diversity compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on state assessments, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 24.6%, compared to the state average of 46.9%. Kannapolis Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a ranking between 485 and 700 out of 741-793 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Despite its proximity to several higher-performing middle schools, such as Mount Pleasant Middle, J.N. Fries Magnet School, and Harris Road Middle, Kannapolis Middle's challenges appear to be unique to the school or district, as it is part of the Kannapolis City Schools district, which is ranked 217 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high poverty rates, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to its academic challenges, and the school's performance has declined over the past several years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1000 Virginia Dare Street
       Kannapolis, NC  28081


(704) 932-4102

District: Kannapolis City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
700th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,092 Help


Students who attend Kannapolis Middle usually attend:

High:    A L Brown High

Feeder schools for Kannapolis Middle:

Elementary:    Forest Park Elementary
    Fred L Wilson Elementary
    GW Carver Elementary
    Jackson Park Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.4%
African American:
26.8%
White:
26.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kannapolis Middle ranks worse than 88.3% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kannapolis Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), African American (26.8%), White (26.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kannapolis Middle is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kannapolis Middle is $9,092.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kannapolis Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kannapolis Middle 700th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Kannapolis Middle in the ranking list.)

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Kannapolis City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kannapolis City Schools 217th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kannapolis Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.48 415th 598 30.6%
2007 46.13 393rd 606 35.1%
2008 40.16 415th 620 33.1%
2009 53.01 357th 630 43.3%
2010 53.91 361st 640 43.6%
2011 53.11 363rd 648 44.0%
2012 52.90 380th 662 42.6%
2013 45.81 358th 673 46.8%
2014 21.99 501st 627 20.1%
2015 24.56 550th 705 22.0%
2016 24.16 540th 692 22.0%
2017 25.62 524th 694 24.5%
2018 29.01 503rd 691 27.2%
2019 30.50 551st 737 25.2%
2021 33.54 485th 741 34.5%
2022 24.22 616th 786 21.6%
2023 17.17 674th 784 14.0%
2024 15.95 700th 793 11.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.96 183rd 221 17.2%
2019 34.33 171st 237 27.8%
2021 33.26 173rd 248 30.2%
2022 35.59 189th 283 33.2%
2023 17.87 272nd 302 9.9%
2024 18.02 278th 306 9.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.05 32nd 151 78.8%
2019 43.21 102nd 211 51.7%
2021 32.57 171st 236 27.5%
2022 24.65 278th 312 10.9%
2024 13.47 352nd 356 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.20 455th 604 24.7%
2019 26.86 513th 639 19.7%
2021 37.05 401st 633 36.7%
2022 33.17 472nd 689 31.5%
2023 15.14 678th 735 7.8%
2024 16.60 677th 743 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.32 526th 656 19.8%
2019 26.39 552nd 684 19.3%
2021 33.24 467th 706 33.9%
2022 19.93 620th 733 15.4%
2023 13.23 673rd 731 7.9%
2024 12.17 681st 738 7.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.00 326th 475 31.4%
2019 40.25 294th 504 41.7%
2021 19.44 455th 478 4.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.94 37th 127 70.9%
2019 42.47 333rd 416 20.0%
2021 37.73 351st 448 21.7%
2022 23.87 423rd 450 6.0%
2023 25.96 419th 452 7.3%
2024 11.03 454th 461 1.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 491st 665 26.2%
2019 31.63 505th 697 27.5%
2021 33.54 475th 711 33.2%
2022 27.08 560th 748 25.1%
2023 19.89 629th 747 15.8%
2024 18.74 637th 751 15.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.00 357th 494 27.7%
2019 33.52 374th 519 27.9%
2021 41.63 282nd 533 47.1%
2022 29.61 414th 550 24.7%
2023 20.40 495th 559 11.4%
2024 19.96 491st 560 12.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.55 371st 472 21.4%
2019 27.47 405th 493 17.8%
2021 39.06 331st 522 36.6%
2022 25.34 438th 541 19.0%
2023 16.85 506th 553 8.5%
2024 21.41 489th 564 13.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kannapolis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.85 454th 596 23.8%
2019 34.53 451st 624 27.7%
2021 37.10 396th 632 37.3%
2022 27.51 517th 658 21.4%
2023 24.47 530th 656 19.2%
2024 14.00 602nd 652 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kannapolis Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 189 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1989 469 188 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1990 450 176 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 461 182 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 502 199 1 1 1 n/a n/a -2 702
1993 459 204 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 406 190 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 409 216 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1996 409 216 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1997 404 203 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 618 279 9 27 5 n/a n/a 0 938
1999 603 288 14 34 1 n/a n/a 0 940
2000 617 332 15 59 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
2001 606 334 15 73 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2002 564 361 13 110 2 n/a n/a 0 1050
2003 564 361 13 110 2 n/a n/a 0 1050
2004 570 357 16 129 3 n/a n/a 0 1075
2005 516 338 16 142 4 n/a n/a 0 1016
2006 350 225 13 116 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2007 354 229 10 124 2 n/a n/a 24 743
2008 375 245 12 146 0 n/a n/a 26 804
2009 346 254 12 149 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2010 317 256 13 159 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2011 340 240 12 141 0 1 29 0 763
2012 333 220 11 151 2 0 33 0 750
2013 334 232 14 162 0 0 39 0 781
2014 328 235 12 185 1 0 45 0 806
2015 317 260 10 222 2 0 47 0 858
2016 294 245 10 260 0 0 42 0 851
2017 270 217 10 253 0 0 37 0 787
2018 390 316 21 403 6 0 62 0 1198
2019 427 338 18 448 7 2 64 0 1304
2020 393 345 18 463 4 2 76 0 1301
2021 391 377 13 480 1 4 78 0 1344
2022 346 381 9 486 3 1 83 0 1309
2023 331 332 10 475 2 1 87 0 1238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kannapolis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 711 43.0 16.5 21.1
1989 663 43.0 15.4 40.4
1990 630 43.0 14.6 37.3
1991 647 43.0 15.0 36.3
1992 702 43.0 16.3 18.8
1993 666 46.0 14.5 32.4
1994 606 42.0 14.4 42.9
1995 647 43.0 15.0 29.5
1996 647 43.0 15.0 29.5
1997 625 42.0 14.9 34.9
1998 938 62.0 15.1 20.4
1999 940 62.0 15.2 49.7
2000 1024 62.0 16.5 46
2001 1029 68.0 15.1 52.8
2002 1050 72.0 14.6 0
2003 1050 72.0 14.6 0
2004 1075 72.0 14.9 67
2005 1016 72.0 14.1 68.1
2006 707 60.0 11.8 60.3
2007 743 52.0 14.3 52.4
2008 804 55.7 14.4 62
2009 761 55.0 13.8 57
2010 745 55.9 13.3 63.4
2011 763 54.4 14.0 65.1
2012 750 49.3 15.2 66.8
2013 781 51.8 15.0 72.7
2014 806 50.0 16.1 70.6
2015 858 48.0 17.8 72.4
2016 851 51.0 16.6 99.6
2017 787 54.6 14.4 99.6
2018 1198 75.1 15.9 99.7
2019 1304 77.9 16.7 99.8
2020 1301 76.0 17.1 99.8
2021 1344 77.0 17.4 99.8
2022 1309 81.9 15.9 99.8
2023 1238 78.4 15.7 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kannapolis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 711 43.0 16.5 21.1
1989 663 43.0 15.4 40.4
1990 630 43.0 14.6 37.3
1991 647 43.0 15.0 36.3
1992 702 43.0 16.3 18.8
1993 666 46.0 14.5 32.4
1994 606 42.0 14.4 42.9
1995 647 43.0 15.0 29.5
1996 647 43.0 15.0 29.5
1997 625 42.0 14.9 34.9
1998 938 62.0 15.1 20.4
1999 940 62.0 15.2 49.7
2000 1024 62.0 16.5 46
2001 1029 68.0 15.1 52.8
2002 1050 72.0 14.6 0
2003 1050 72.0 14.6 0
2004 1075 72.0 14.9 67
2005 1016 72.0 14.1 68.1
2006 707 60.0 11.8 60.3
2007 743 52.0 14.3 52.4
2008 804 55.7 14.4 62
2009 761 55.0 13.8 57
2010 745 55.9 13.3 63.4
2011 763 54.4 14.0 65.1
2012 750 49.3 15.2 66.8
2013 781 51.8 15.0 72.7
2014 806 50.0 16.1 70.6
2015 858 48.0 17.8 72.4
2016 851 51.0 16.6 99.6
2017 787 54.6 14.4 99.6
2018 1198 75.1 15.9 99.7
2019 1304 77.9 16.7 99.8
2020 1301 76.0 17.1 99.8
2021 1344 77.0 17.4 99.8
2022 1309 81.9 15.9 99.8
2023 1238 78.4 15.7 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kannapolis Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $930 (10.2%) $8,162 (89.8%) $9,092

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kannapolis Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 674th of 784 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis Middle)34.229.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)34.229.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kannapolis Middle)51.232.4
 18.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)51.232.4
 18.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis Middle)43.529.8
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)43.529.8
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Kannapolis Middle)51.734.9
 16.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)51.734.9
 16.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis Middle)34.623.5
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)34.623.5
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Kannapolis Middle)46.531.2
 15.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)46.531.2
 15.3%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Kannapolis Middle)75.250
 25.2%
   8th Grade Science (Kannapolis City Schools)75.250
 25.2%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13041238
 5.1%
African American338332
 1.8%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian1810
 44.4%
Hispanic448475
 6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White427331
 22.5%
Two or More Races6487
 35.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kannapolis Middle

Students who attend Kannapolis Middle usually go on to attend A L Brown High

Kannapolis Middle ranks in the bottom 11.7% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students at Kannapolis Middle are 38% Hispanic, 27% African American, 27% White, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,238 students attended Kannapolis Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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