George M. Horton Middle School vs. Chatham Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, George M. Horton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Chatham Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
381 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1746 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
98
-
Grade 6 Students
96
164
Grade 7 Students
103
155
Grade 8 Students
84
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
74%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
57%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
