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W C Friday Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 647 students

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3 stars

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2010:
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Posted September 22, 2011

I love this school, the Band Director is very kind and the kids love her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2011

My son is going into 7th grade and i have not got his eog results yet. Does anybody know how i can get them?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2011

my names is zack b. i am student at w c friday and nothing bad happens there there are no fights no weopens. and the teachers are strict they dont let the students swear or do anything to the other students and all the parents that post reviews atleast have the guts to say your names


Posted November 30, 2010

So far so good for the 2010-2011 school year. My daughter, who attends there, says she sees the principal and asst principal throughout the day. There have been a few fights, but that's to be expected, I guess, with all the hormones raging at this age. There have not been any knives or guns though. We'll see how the rest of the year goes. The teachers she has seem to be alittle standoffish when it comes to relationships with the kids, but, this is middle school and they are their to teach the students, not be their friend. This is supposed to be getting them ready for college, where the instructors could really care less if the students show up or not. Oh, and by the way, she isn't getting bullied nor is she a bully. I am sure bullying is going on though, and I am sorry for those children who have to put up with it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2010

THIS SCHOOL IS A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT ! THE TEACHERS DON'T CARE! THE VP CAN'T BE BOTHERED, AND THE PRINCIPAL CAN'T BE SEEN. LOTS OF BULLYING VERY FRUSTRASTING FOR A PARENT. MAKES COLUMBINE FEEL SO CLOSE!!! IF YOU'RE A PARENT OF A CHILD AT THIS SCHOOL, AND YOUR CHILD IS'NT BEING BULLYED THEN HE'S PROBABLY ONE OF THE BULLYS!!! TEACH THEM BETTER, BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T IT WILL COME BACK TO BITE YOU!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2009

This school has a lot of reality and growth to do. Care about all and not just one group.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2008

So far this school has been a disapointment. My daughter never has homework. She is not being challenged. The principle can never be seen walking around campus. Fights occur on a daily basis. Teachers seem to allow children to use bad words in the class room
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

So far, this school has been a welcome change from private school. My son is happier and has better grades, thanks Teachers
—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.

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.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
63%
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%
Female87%
Male76%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities49%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students71%
Female76%
Male67%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%
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 Students74%
Female75%
Male74%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English74%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English71%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
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 74% 54%
Black 21% 31%
Hispanic 4% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jessica McGee
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (704) 922-9841
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1221 Ratchford Drive
Dallas, NC 28034
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Phone: (704) 922-5297

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