Moore Square Middle School vs. Ligon Middle School
Should you attend Moore Square Middle School or Ligon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Moore Square Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Ligon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Moore Square Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 959 students in grades 6-8, Ligon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
594 students
959 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#310 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#461 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
192
354
Grade 7 Students
200
318
Grade 8 Students
202
287
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
29%
32%
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%