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Albemarle Middle
Middle School · Stanly County Schools · Albemarle, NC
A Stanly County Schools middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1811 Badin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
- Math 22% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albemarle Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Albemarle Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,610
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straitway Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Stanly County Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| North Stanly MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
| South Stanly MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Stanly County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albemarle Middle is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albemarle Middle
Albemarle Middle is a public middle school in Albemarle, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,631 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albemarle Middle
What grades does Albemarle Middle serve?
Albemarle Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Albemarle Middle?
Albemarle Middle has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albemarle Middle rank in NC?
Albemarle Middle ranks #2,631 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Albemarle Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Albemarle Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albemarle Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albemarle Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albemarle Middle a charter school?
No, Albemarle Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albemarle Middle a Title I school?
No, Albemarle Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albemarle Middle?
99.2% of students at Albemarle Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (704) 961-3400
- Area population (ZIP 28001)
- 26,187
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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