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Rd & Euzelle Smith Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 703 students

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Posted February 16, 2012

We are in our second year of middle school and so far things have been great! The sixth grade teachers also teach students in seventh grade, providing much-needed consistency and clear expectations. Our child has enjoyed her electives but has struggled to be able to particpate in athletics (tryouts and severe cuts for each team make it very competitive.) The school is clean, polite, and caring. We have loved all our daughters' teachers. A change in administration last year has seen only improvement and a positive attitude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

There are opportunities for kids to get extra help if they need it, and the teachers are caring and helpful to the kids and available and responsive to parents' concerns.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2009

Smith is an excellent school. The principal is fantastic and very knowledgeable, and the teachers are beyond compare.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2008

This school is thus far one of the best I've been to. The community is great, and supports you, and it's filled with 'kool' people. I'll be sad when I have to leave.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 14, 2008

This school is awesome! It has such a great community and cool people. The activities are well planned, and the students are so postive.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 7, 2008

I have had four children to attend Smith Middle School, this will be my daughter last year. It will be like a grieving process once she grauduates Smith next year. They have higly qualified teachers there, but to add I feel all of Chapel Hill/Carrbboro Schools are great. This is my second time writing an review for Smith Middle School. There are no words to express how please I am eith this school, so I would like to add keep up the good work.
—Submitted by Cathy Wall, a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

I love Smith! Some of the teachers aren't the best, but on a whole, it's good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 18, 2004

High quality administration and teachers. Smith does a very good job of teaching both high acheiving and struggling students in many of the same classes. Prolific extracurricular activities are excellent, as is the school's commitment to developing the whole child, not just the intellect. Unique partnership with UNC puts extra hands in the classroom. Highly recommended.
—Submitted by susan haas, 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.

About these ratings

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.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
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 Students88%
Female85%
Male90%
Black63%
Asian>95%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities61%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Black74%
Asian>95%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial85%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities52%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black73%
Asian>95%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English94%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black64%
Asian93%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency17%
Proficient in English92%
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.

248 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%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black79%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency70%
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 47% 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 21% 2%
Black 20% 31%
Hispanic 11% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9201 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Phone: (919) 918-2145

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