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West Stanly Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 412 students

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Posted November 18, 2008

we have been at this school for 3 years now and i have to say it is the worst experience in a school i have ever had and coming from Florida that's BAD. The principal tells you what you wan to hear but does nothing and the teachers also hear what they want and they lable your child. I think they should be offering ideas as to how to assist your child but they don't and they actual find it funny when students don't get along to make sure they sit side by side. I would not recommend this school to anyone and if i could find a way out i would.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

My daughter had a HORRIBLE kindergarten year at Bethel Elementary in Midland. Her 1st grade year & my son's kindergarten year at Running Creek we great! They were both very happy & got excellent grades. I don't JUST want them to learn, I want them to enjoy going to school, too & they do at Running Creek.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2006

In the beginnning when were transferred from Ridgecrest School we fought the school board tooth & nail to stay at Ridgecrest. In theend the best thing for us was Running Creek. I have 3 kids there & when soon send a 4th. We have a great principal we can work with as parents & very involved teachers who are very qualified at their jobs. Our teachers hold many accrediations & are always furthering their careers. Our teachers don't stop learning themselves. We have great parents & volunteers who get things done for the best school in NC. From the office staff to the cafeteria all RCrk employees fill their jobs to the best of their abilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2005

New Principal...New expectations! Things have risen to a new level! Much better, happier. more involved staff and administration!
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Posted April 12, 2005

This school is in its 3rd year. A great school with an involved principal and faculty. Students have come merged together well and are better perpared than most for the next level.
—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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

246 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
87%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency79%
Proficient in English87%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency36%
Proficient in English82%
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.

63 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
Hispanicn/a
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 94% 54%
Hispanic 4% 11%
Black 2% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 39%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School start time
  • 7:30
School end time
  • 2:20
School Leader's name
  • Damon Rhodes
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (704) 961-3699
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339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
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Phone: (704) 961-3600

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