Myrtle Grove Middle

Myrtle Grove Middle serves 597 students in grades 6-8 in Wilmington, North Carolina, maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 with 41 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition as a solid academic performer, ranking in the 75th percentile statewide at #669 out of 2,661 North Carolina schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. Students at Myrtle Grove Middle demonstrate strong academic achievement, particularly in mathematics where 68% of students score proficient or above across all grade levels.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 57% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards. These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality middle school education during these crucial transitional years. The school draws from New Hanover County's well-established 28409 zip code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $101,796 and 51% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a low poverty rate of just 3.9% and median home values around $360,500, the community of 34,397 residents represents an educated, economically stable environment that supports student learning. Myrtle Grove Middle operates in Wilmington's large suburban setting, providing students with the advantages of both community connection and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.