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Elise Middle

Middle School · Moore County Schools · Robbins, NC

A Moore County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

180 W Elm St, Robbins, NC 27325

  • Math 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$11,374
Chronic Absenteeism34.2%

Students at Elise Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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

98.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Elise 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average448/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$50,941

Median home value

$109,900

Median rent

$646/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27325; 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

4 in Moore County Schools

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Crain's Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.36–8Not available496Compare →
New Century MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–8Not available628Compare →
Southern MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–8Not available607Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Moore County Schools

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#21 of 22
District spending per student
$11,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elise Middle is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elise Middle

Elise Middle is a public middle school in Robbins, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 184 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,916 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elise Middle

What grades does Elise Middle serve?

Elise Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Elise Middle?

Elise Middle has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elise Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Elise Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elise Middle rank in NC?

Elise Middle ranks #1,916 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Elise Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Elise Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elise Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elise Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elise Middle a charter school?

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

Is Elise Middle a Title I school?

No, Elise Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

98.4% of students at Elise 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
184
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Moore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.2%
Area population (ZIP 27325)
7,261
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
38
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 27325; 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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