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Western Harnett Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 1030 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 19, 2012

well lets just say that just in the 7th grade alone 7 different teachers have quit and there is only like 12 teachers in the 7th grade so yeah and im a a,b student but because im dyslixic when we get new teachers and that confuses me ALOT so NOW i have a 55 in s.s and a 66 in science and idk about l.a but yeah


Posted August 16, 2011

I went to this school from 6-8th grade. I am now a junior at Western Harnett High School and this was a pretty good school. This school's gym needs to be fixed up, but other than that, it's a pretty good school. Some of the teachers were strict, but only cause they had to.


Posted September 15, 2010

THIS SCHOOL IS THE WORST SCHOOL EVER, THE GYM TEACHER'S ENCOURAGE STUDENT'S TO FIGHT AND DIP TOBACCO AND THEY PROTECT THEIR ON AND COVER STUFF UP! THEY TALK ABOUT THE PARENTS AND THE TEACHER'S ARE ONLY THEIR FOR A PAYCHECK! NO WONDER THIS SCHOOL IS FAILING IT'S STUDENT'S AND THE PRINCIPALS ARE WORTHLESS! AND NOONE KNOW'S HOW TO RETURN A PHONE CAll at this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2010

I think this school stinks. The kids are running the school not the administration. The school is not welcoming and there is not teacher enthusiam at all. It is obvious that the administration doesn't work well together. The kids can get away with anything.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 1, 2010

I love this school the teachers are wonderful and very caring the principal is wonderful if there is a problem he will get right on it and fix it there are alot of really cool clubs too this school is wonderful and really gets into the school spirit when there are games i am so grateful to go to this school i can't even imagine going to any better school than Western Harnett Middle School (WHMS)
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 7, 2009

I realy like this school its my first year and i am very satisfied. It is very calm and it is the perfect enviroment to learn. The teachers are also very nice and i can tell they are expirienced in teaching. I would'nt rather be in another school !
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 19, 2009

This school has changed me the teatchers will help you if you are having proublems and will help you get through it . It is nice to see the principal in the frunt of the school in the morning saying good morning to you. the other students are nice.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 3, 2008

The school is pretty awesome. Im in the 8th grade and i do agree we need more help with tutoring at the school because my cousin is struggling in math and he can only get help from me.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 10, 2008

My daughter goes to WHMS....we are new this year to the school district. When we first got here we were concerned with the transition. The teachers and the administrators were quick at helping us feel welcomed!!! I have yet to see any negative to this point. The band director Mr. Collins is awesome and shows much interest in teaching great skills to the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2008

this school needs to offer tutoring for kids i have asked and begged so many times for my son in math.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2008

this school has changed me for the best, i know how to stand up for myself & many others, i cant wait to be @ the high school next year, there is some drama here & there, but we all get through it together, we all stick together, no matter what.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 25, 2008

This school is awesome! The teachers and administration are great! They care about the students and take time to get to know them. I am highly satisfied with the school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2007

This school has the Best middle school grades in the county and best in Football and Baseball.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 9, 2007

I am aware that this school has had many changes for the 2007-2008 school year. However, I do not feel that it excuses the negetive effects that it has had on the environment, teachers, and most importantly the students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 21, 2005

The principal @ WHMS is rarely avalible to meet with parents and dimisses their concerns. I feel the school and the childern would be better served if the school was looked into. The fact that there are students who have been @ the school for three years and do not even know what the principal looks like should say something.
—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 81% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

361 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

362 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

362 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

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 Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial65%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency28%
Proficient in English72%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracial65%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency20%
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 Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities16%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency45%
Proficient in English64%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students65%
Limited English proficiency25%
Proficient in English62%
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.

61 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%
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 57% 54%
Black 28% 31%
Hispanic 14% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A34%
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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11135 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
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Phone: (919) 499-4497

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