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Eastern Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 943 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted February 5, 2013

I was very worried about sending my son to EGMS this year because of its bad reputation. After the 1st week I realized my worries were unfounded. My son has struggled since 3rd grade but has really seemed to come out of his shell. His teachers make an effort to make sure he understands the material. All of my interactions with the 6th grade administrator have been very positive and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2011

I was very dissatisfied with Eastern Middle. My child was enrolled for two years, and it was horrible. The teachers there seem to have a closed door policy, meaning they will only contact you when they are frustrated with a situation in class. Now I am the parent whom is involved when it comes to school, and my advise to the teachers reading this is to have a parent/teacher conference, (If this was happening the overall school grade would be better) as you see, it is not. This will help both you and the child. My child didn't fail but if you see you are losing a student in class, Take out the time to make a difference in a child's life, instead of ignoring the child. Understand you may get a child like this every year, When are the teachers going to step up to the plate? Teachers should contact the parent immediately if they are not reaching the student. To give a child a failing grade says alot about the teacher. Bottom line, to be a teacher you have to love what you do. The passion for teaching is not there anymore.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2010

I have twins that just started at EGMS this school year. We were VERY APPREHENSIVE about them going but it has been wonderful so far. My children say that they have had a great day at school every day. Joe Farrell is a blessing to the school and has a very dedicated staff. The male presence at the school is also impressive. If you are concerned, apprehensive, or just not sure that it is the right fit for your child give Joe a call or go by for a visit. It will definitely change your perspective.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

I love that my kids can relax and be themselves.Kids are under far too much pressure today.Relax and let them be kids while they still can.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2006

I think principal Joe Farrell is doing a great job involving parents, and using discipline that is required for a good school to function . This is my daughters first year at this school,and I am very impressed so far...keep up the good work principal and teachers !!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2004

Eastern Middle is a great school, not at all like the news presents it. All the fights they say we have...? We don't even know they happened until it's blown up by the news. We have good students and teachers who want to make the school better.
—Submitted by a student


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.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%
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 85% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
55%
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 Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
Black66%
Asian53%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students78%
Limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English74%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students57%
Female63%
Male52%
Black59%
Asian32%
Hispanic37%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students64%
Limited English proficiency10%
Proficient in English63%
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 Students67%
Female76%
Male59%
Black61%
Asian62%
Hispanic49%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English70%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students60%
Female68%
Male53%
Black56%
Asian38%
Hispanic51%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiency17%
Proficient in English65%
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 Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Black77%
Asian60%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial94%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander80%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities59%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency55%
Proficient in English81%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students52%
Female54%
Male50%
Black47%
Asian30%
Hispanic47%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander40%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities24%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency21%
Proficient in English56%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black49%
Asian50%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander20%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled students61%
Limited English proficiency29%
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.

81 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%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
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
Black 43% 26%
White 36% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 10% 2%
Two or more races 5% 4%
Asian 3% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 2% 0%
Hispanic 1% 13%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sarah Matthews
Associations
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Fax number
  • (336) 449-0728
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435 Peeden Dr
Gibsonville, NC 27249
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Phone: (336) 697-3199

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