West Alexander Middle School vs. East Alexander Middle School
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Alexander Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Alexander Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Alexander Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Alexander Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Alexander Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Alexander Middle School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Alexander Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Alexander Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Alexander Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexander County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Alexander Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexander County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Alexander Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Alexander Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Alexander Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Alexander Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Alexander Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Alexander Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Alexander Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Alexander Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of West Alexander Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of West Alexander Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of East Alexander Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of East Alexander Middle School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Alexander Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexander County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of West Alexander Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of East Alexander Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Alexander Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Alexander Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
(22-23 School Year Data)
(22-23 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Alexander Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Alexander Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexander County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, West Alexander Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, East Alexander 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
463 students
549 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1593 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
156
169
Grade 7 Students
156
173
Grade 8 Students
151
207
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
