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D C Virgo Middle School (Closed 2012)

813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D C Virgo Middle School serves 206 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(10-11)
75-79%
82%
(10-11)
50-54%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
83%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
How many students attend D C Virgo Middle School?
206 students attend D C Virgo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of D C Virgo Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D C Virgo Middle School?
D C Virgo Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does D C Virgo Middle School offer ?
D C Virgo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D C Virgo Middle School part of?
D C Virgo Middle School is part of New Hanover County Schools.

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