Summary:
Southern Middle is a public middle school located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 576 students. The school is part of the Moore County Schools district, which is ranked 76 out of 243 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Southern Middle has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with 48.44% White, 23.09% African American, 16.15% Hispanic, and 10.24% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on state assessments, is generally lower than the nearby schools, especially in mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of 8th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics was 38.6% at Southern Middle, compared to 47.3% at New Century Middle and 69.2% at West Pine Middle. Additionally, Southern Middle has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.3%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 27.91% to 31.52%.
Southern Middle's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 410 out of 673 North Carolina middle schools in 2012-2013 to 351 out of 784 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement. However, the school has a strong performance for military-connected students, ranking 10 out of 54 North Carolina middle schools in this category in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating. Overall, Southern Middle faces challenges in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, and may need to focus on targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Moore County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 784 North Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,266
Students who attend Southern Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Southern Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1
Number of students: 576
Racial breakdown:
White:
48.4%
African American:
23.1%
Hispanic:
16.1%
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Two or more races:
10.2%
American Indian:
1.2%
Asian:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%
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