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Sedgefield Middle School vs. Piedmont Middle School

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School Overview

School
Sedgefield Middle School
2700 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Piedmont Middle School
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Piedmont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades 6-8, Sedgefield 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,130 students in grades 6-8, Piedmont 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 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
484 students
1,130 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sedgefield 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 Piedmont Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sedgefield Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piedmont Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sedgefield 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 Piedmont Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sedgefield Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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

#1554 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#299 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sedgefield 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 Piedmont Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(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 Sedgefield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sedgefield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sedgefield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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 Sedgefield Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Piedmont Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
170
403
Grade 7 Students
149
368
Grade 8 Students
165
359

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sedgefield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Piedmont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sedgefield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sedgefield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
38%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sedgefield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sedgefield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sedgefield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sedgefield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sedgefield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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 Piedmont Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sedgefield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Piedmont Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 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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