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#2602 of 2,648 schools in NC
J. M. Alexander Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Huntersville, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12010 Hambright Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Math 31% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. M. Alexander Middle score 32% 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 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 J. M. Alexander 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), 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
$120,503
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,212 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Springs Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Corvian Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| The Halton SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 3.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #174 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. M. Alexander Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. M. Alexander Middle
J. M. Alexander Middle is a public middle school in Huntersville, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 802 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,602 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. M. Alexander Middle
What grades does J. M. Alexander Middle serve?
J. M. Alexander Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend J. M. Alexander Middle?
J. M. Alexander Middle has an enrollment of approximately 802 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. M. Alexander Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J. M. Alexander Middle is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. M. Alexander Middle rank in NC?
J. M. Alexander Middle ranks #2,602 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is J. M. Alexander Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
J. M. Alexander Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 J. M. Alexander Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. M. Alexander Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. M. Alexander Middle a charter school?
No, J. M. Alexander Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. M. Alexander Middle a Title I school?
No, J. M. Alexander Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. M. Alexander Middle?
99.6% of students at J. M. Alexander 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
- 802
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (980) 343-3830
- Area population (ZIP 28078)
- 69,907
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 28078; 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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