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#1625 of 2,648 schools in NC

Chaloner Middle School

Middle School · Roanoke Rapids City Schools · Roanoke Rapids, NC

A Roanoke Rapids City Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2100 Virginia Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

  • Math 58% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$11,659
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Chaloner Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chaloner Middle School 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,304/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,994

Median home value

$117,300

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

59.5%

Poverty rate

22.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Halifax AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–123.0 mi270Compare →
Kipp Gaston College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–124.5 mi1,183Compare →
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.36–84.8 mi258Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Roanoke Rapids City Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaloner Middle School is listed in Roanoke Rapids City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaloner Middle School

Chaloner Middle School is a public middle school in Roanoke Rapids, NC, part of Roanoke Rapids City Schools, serving approximately 602 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,625 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaloner Middle School

What grades does Chaloner Middle School serve?

Chaloner Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chaloner Middle School?

Chaloner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaloner Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaloner Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaloner Middle School rank in NC?

Chaloner Middle School ranks #1,625 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Chaloner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaloner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Chaloner Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaloner Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chaloner Middle School a charter school?

No, Chaloner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chaloner Middle School a Title I school?

No, Chaloner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaloner Middle School?

99.5% of students at Chaloner Middle School 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
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Halifax County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
Area population (ZIP 27870)
24,778
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
41.1
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 27870; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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