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R Max Abbott Middle School vs. Alpha Academy

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School Overview

School
R Max Abbott Middle School
590 Winding Creek Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Alpha Academy
8030 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, R Max Abbott 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 33% (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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,043 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alpha Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (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 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
726 students
1,043 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R Max Abbott 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 Alpha Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R Max Abbott Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alpha Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R Max Abbott 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 Alpha Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R Max Abbott Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpha Academy 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

#1712 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#735 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R Max Abbott 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 Alpha Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R Max Abbott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpha Academy 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)
61%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R Max Abbott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpha Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R Max Abbott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alpha Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of R Max Abbott Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alpha Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
98
Grade 1 Students
-
101
Grade 2 Students
-
105
Grade 3 Students
-
98
Grade 4 Students
-
98
Grade 5 Students
-
104
Grade 6 Students
237
110
Grade 7 Students
239
106
Grade 8 Students
250
90
Grade 9 Students
-
50
Grade 10 Students
-
34
Grade 11 Students
-
31
Grade 12 Students
-
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at R Max Abbott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alpha Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alpha Academy 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
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R Max Abbott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpha Academy 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
15%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R Max Abbott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpha Academy 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
46%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R Max Abbott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpha Academy 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
27%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R Max Abbott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpha Academy 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
2%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R Max Abbott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpha Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of R Max Abbott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpha Academy 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%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R Max Abbott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland 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 Alpha Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpha Academy 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
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R Max Abbott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alpha Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpha Academy 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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