Below Average
#2333 of 2,648 schools in NC
Holbrook Middle
Middle School · Gaston County Schools · Lowell, NC
A Gaston County Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
418 S Church Street, Lowell, NC 28098
- Math 34% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holbrook Middle score 37% 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 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holbrook Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), 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
$51,879
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28098; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 853 | Compare → |
| Cramerton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| W P Grier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Cramerton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 919 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #43 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holbrook Middle is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holbrook Middle
Holbrook Middle is a public middle school in Lowell, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 786 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,333 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holbrook Middle
What grades does Holbrook Middle serve?
Holbrook Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Holbrook Middle?
Holbrook Middle has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holbrook Middle rank in NC?
Holbrook Middle ranks #2,333 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Holbrook Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Holbrook Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Holbrook Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holbrook Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holbrook Middle a charter school?
No, Holbrook Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holbrook Middle a Title I school?
No, Holbrook Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holbrook Middle?
99.6% of students at Holbrook 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
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9607
- Area population (ZIP 28098)
- 3,746
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 28098; 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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