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#2559 of 2,648 schools in NC
Northeast Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Mint Hill, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5960 Brickstone Dr, Mint Hill, NC 28227
- Math 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northeast Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northeast 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated934/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mint Hill), 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
$75,322
Median home value
$313,900
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28227; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Queen's Grant Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,341 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #169 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
Northeast Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Middle
Northeast Middle is a public middle school in Mint Hill, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,559 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Middle
What grades does Northeast Middle serve?
Northeast Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northeast Middle?
Northeast Middle has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Middle rank in NC?
Northeast Middle ranks #2,559 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northeast Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Northeast Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northeast Middle a charter school?
No, Northeast Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Middle a Title I school?
No, Northeast Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Middle?
99.5% of students at Northeast 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
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6920
- Area population (ZIP 28227)
- 60,162
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 28227; 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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