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Middle Creek High School

Public | 9-12 | 1773 students

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Posted April 27, 2010

I have a daughter that is a sophomore at Middle Creek who enjoys her days there. She feels safe, included, respected by students and faculty, challenged and exposed to opportunity. I feel welcomed whenever I am there...be it to drop off something, to volunteer or to attend an event. This school has a naturally positive environment. I like Mr. Williams style of leadership...he is always present but not always front and center. The only thing that keeps this school from being excellent, in my opinion, is the limited elective course offerings. Otherwise, this school is great, great high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2009

Great teachers, school spirit, and honors courses.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2009

My daughter is starting her third year at MCHS. She has really enjoyed her classes. She is really impressed with her teachers and loves the student/teacher interaction. She is doing great! There are plenty of after-school activities to choose from which gives her a chance to interact with teachers and other students outside the classroom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2009

I am a parent of a 10th grader who transferred to Middle Creek High from another state. She loves the block schedule. Her honors and AP courses are great for her, although not as challenging as I would like. She has met a lot of new friends and is very happy with the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2009

Middle Creek High School is a wonderful school, in one of Apex best neighborhoods. The faculty is ALWAYS helpful and pushes us to do the best we can. But the best part of the school are the students, I have rarely encoutered any rude or violent kids their. We have such a variety of students and for the most part we all good along with each other. We have a strong team spirit and are very sports worthy. Go MUSTANGS! (A fellow Sophomore Class of '011)
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 22, 2008

i graduated from middle creek high school a few years ago, and it is a wonderful school. my younger sister now attends middle creek high school and loves it as well. mr williams and his entire staff runs the school very well...its great...i was honestly heart broken when i was told that i was being transfered from garner to middle creek high but by the time i graduated i loved it.


Posted July 29, 2008

The guidance staff at Middle Creek High school is superb. I call frequenlty to get transcripts for my daughters college and schlarships the records office is always so pleasant to deal with (compared to my sons old school which was the total opposite). The teachers truly care about my daughter and she has a great group of friends she has meet at school. Highly reccomend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2008

Teachers do not seem to care. Even honors classes seem to be lacking on a major level. Teachers seem lost and confused with the excess amount of time in one class period (90 minutes, which in my opinion is to long). After attending the school for 3 full weeks I had never seen the principle (this was also in the middle of the year). I was a new student from Long Island, NY that transferred mid-year and the school refused to accept my credits, my parents had no choice but to send me back to NY so I could finish my schools year. This schools I believe is at a lower level than unsatisfactory.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 25, 2008

The teachers and adminstrative staff are beyond superior. We came from another state which had high expectations, but my child has excelled even more. It is a safe and pleasant environment for all students. The teachers really care and relate to the students which is a really great thing. The teachers always make themselves available to the students. Great School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2008

Teachers and principals accessible. Teachers expect kids to do well and are always there for extra help after school. I ffel my child is learning a lot and will be well prepared for the rigors of college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2008

This school is amazing. I have two sons who are new to this school. When they went to the school on their first day they were a little nervous, but now they have tons of freinds, the teachers actually care if they get an education, and it is very well organized. I would reccommend this school to any parent with a teenage child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2007

This school is about as perfect as a high school can get. Teachers are great. I can't believe the administration is as resonsive as it is. Parents are there to do the things everybody needs them to do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2007

This school is committed to success & has a zero tolerance for anything that could jepordize safety & high standards. The teachers are very nice & well educated themselves. The band has high stardards & no room for mediocrity & lack of commitment. There are not lots of 'clicks' at Middle Creek, but a student that doesn't conform to excellence or behave respectfully, could feel left out & rejected.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2007

Nice school. Well Organized
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2006

My daughter goes to Middle Creek High School. She absolutely loves the atmosphere and never complains about her day. The teachers are very well informed and nice and I am actually pretty good friends with the principal. I would recommend this high school to anyone with teenagers that live in this area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2005

Middle Creek Is a new school and will soon be one of the top rated high schools in the state. This is the first high school I have been involved with that has such a high percentage of parents who are involved with their childs education. The Principal, Mr. Williams, is genuinely concerned with his students education and character.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

5 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

5 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

5 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

421 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities80%
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students>95%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities>95%
Proficient in English>95%

Science

All Students>95%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
75%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

466 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

419 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Black47%
Asian>95%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial65%
American Indian86%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a

Biology

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black78%
Asian>95%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial65%
American Indian83%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
Black79%
Asian>95%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial>95%
American Indian80%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 54%
Black 27% 31%
Hispanic 10% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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123 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
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Phone: (919) 773-3838

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