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East Middle School vs. Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve

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School Overview

School
East Middle School
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
1463 Pleasant Union Road
Trinity, NC 27370
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 419 students in grades 6-8, East 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades 6-12, Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
419 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Randolph County School System 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

#1377 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1965 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Randolph County School System School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Randolph County School System School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Randolph County School System 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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80-89%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve with the average graduation rate observed in the Randolph County School System 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 East Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve by grade.
Grade 6 Students
141
90
Grade 7 Students
134
86
Grade 8 Students
144
103
Grade 9 Students
-
55
Grade 10 Students
-
29
Grade 11 Students
-
41
Grade 12 Students
-
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Randolph County School System 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery 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 Asian at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Randolph County School System 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
57%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Randolph County School System 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
11%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Randolph County School System School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
25%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Randolph County School System 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
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Randolph County School System School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Randolph County School System 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%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Randolph County School System 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
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Randolph County School System 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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