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West Pender Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 232 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 14, 2012

As a teacher at West Pender Middle, I am proud of my school. The administration creates a welcoming and safe environment for teachers and students. The teachers are encourage to grow and develop instruction that is cutting-edge. At West Pender Middle, students are being prepared for the future.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 13, 2012

I am a teacher at West Pender Middle, and I can tell you honestly that it is a wonderful place to be. The students are amazing individuals who make teaching exciting and rewarding each day. The administration is the most forward thinking and student-centered that I have ever worked with and my fellow teachers are motivated, highly qualified, and care deeply about our children's futures. We are preparing the next generation of leaders with the 21st century skills and knowledge they need to be globally competitive. Come visit! I would love to show you what we do!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 30, 2010

My child has attened West Pender Middle School for the past two years. The staff at West Pender has taken great effort to ensure my child is receiving the education she needs to be successful. We love the small school atmosphere!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

I think the schools on the west side of the county should get the same classes as the east side {money side} of the county. its hard to kids to take the honours courses in high school if there not able to be ready in middle school,they also need more books so that every student can bring one home to study and learn, its hard for us as parents to help out kids when they dont have a book. i also think the county school board should have a better control over there unsafe bus drivers no matter how many complain or try to do something they still keep driving the bus. our kids are our lives and most of us will do anything to help them out, if we have the chance. i hope the school gets better as the yrs go on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2004

I removed my child from this school. The school is in chaos. The faculty seems to not have a clue what to do, some of them are less mature than the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 81% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
57%
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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
66%
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 Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students71%
Female80%
Male61%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Academically gifted>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

Math

All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%
Academically gifted>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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
94%
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 Students>95%
Female91%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
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 46% 54%
Black 44% 31%
Hispanic 10% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10750 Nc Hwy 53 West
Burgaw, NC 28425
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Phone: (910) 283-5626

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