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Crain's Creek Middle School vs. Stars Charter

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School Overview

School
Crain's Creek Middle School
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
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6/
10
Top 50%
Stars Charter
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Stars Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Crain's Creek Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 886 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Stars Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
496 students
886 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crain's Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stars Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crain's Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stars Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crain's Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stars Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crain's Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moore County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stars Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1300 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#230 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crain's Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stars Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crain's Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stars Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crain's Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stars Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crain's Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stars Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Stars Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Crain's Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stars Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
84
Grade 1 Students
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94
Grade 2 Students
-
99
Grade 3 Students
-
89
Grade 4 Students
-
100
Grade 5 Students
-
103
Grade 6 Students
148
101
Grade 7 Students
166
98
Grade 8 Students
182
95
Grade 11 Students
-
6
Grade 12 Students
-
17

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Crain's Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Stars Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stars Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crain's Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stars Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crain's Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stars Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crain's Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stars Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crain's Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stars Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crain's Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stars Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crain's Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stars Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crain's Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stars Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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