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Myrtle Grove Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 758 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 6, 2012

My Daughter is in her second year at Myrtle Grove Middle and I will say she will not be going there for a 3rd. The school is way overcrowded, bullying goes on, gangs. After many complaints we still face the same problems.I have not been able to get any help from the assistant principal, the guidance counselor. They pretend oh yes we will fix that...they dont....Beware. Most of the teachers have no control over thier students and they end up learning nothing. Lunch food is cold.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2011

I went to this school all three years. The teachers vary some actually care and know the subject they teach and some have no idea and don't help. This schoolnis very overcrowded and the lunch is very low quality with low variety. Bullying has quieted down since my first year to my last and the guidance counselors are very nice and helpful.


Posted February 20, 2010

I am a Myrtle Grove parent of a 6th and 8th grader. I love this school. We are battling right now to stay there due to redistricting. I also sub at the school and know it very well. While no school is perfect I coukd not be more pleased with the administration at this school and the teachers. We are blessed to have both children in the best gifted program in the county. My children are thriving. The best way to get to know a school and its benefits is to jump in with both feet to volunteer and be there when possible. There is a reason this web-site rated Myrtle Grove as a '9'. Go Gators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

If you are from out of state or out of town. Some of the reviews on this school are totally wrong. This school is over crowded. My daughter went here for 1 1/2 days and was bullied the first day. I then had to put her in another school. Although I did meet some nice teachers and the lady at the front desk is very nice the principal is not. So you see some peoples views are very different. This schools review is way past not being true. So if your from out of town try to find someone who really knows about schools in the area your moving to. Otherwise I would have rented in a different school district definately not this one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2008

This school is a great school if you are looking for the support of the staff and principal!
—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.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English82%
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 Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiency80%
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English86%
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.

94 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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 54%
Black 20% 31%
Hispanic 5% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
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 28%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sam Highsmith
Fax number
  • (910) 350-2104

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Parent involvement
  • Our school community relies on our parents for regular weekly tutoring and school related volunteer work. our system's two volunteers of the year came from our school. our dads are becoming watchdogs (dads of great students) who volunteer one full day yearly with the help of a $2000 home depot grant.
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  • Myrtle Grove is a KIDS' school! Parents are always welcome at the Grove, whether they are tutoring, working in the library or classrooms, chaperoning trips/dances, or running our school store. Check out our PTSA page on our website.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically come from these schools
Parsley Elementary
Pine Valley Elementary
Holly Tree Elementary

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Hoggard High
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901 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
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Phone: (910) 350-2100

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