William Ellis Middle School vs. South Davie Middle School
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School Overview
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South Davie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 437 students in grades 6-8, William Ellis Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 492 students in grades 6-8, South Davie Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
437 students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1837 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
127
166
Grade 7 Students
154
178
Grade 8 Students
156
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
25%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
76%
53%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%