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#1969 of 2,648 schools in NC
River Road Middle
Middle School · Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools · Elizabeth City, NC
An Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 River Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- Math 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Road Middle score 42% 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 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Road 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth City), 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
$64,039
Median home value
$223,400
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Albemarle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth City MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 472 | 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.
Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Road Middle is listed in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Road Middle
River Road Middle is a public middle school in Elizabeth City, NC, part of Elizabeth City-pasquotank Public Schools, serving approximately 428 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,969 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Road Middle
What grades does River Road Middle serve?
River Road Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River Road Middle?
River Road Middle has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Road Middle is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Road Middle rank in NC?
River Road Middle ranks #1,969 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is River Road Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
River Road Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 River Road Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Road Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Road Middle a charter school?
No, River Road Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Road Middle a Title I school?
No, River Road Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Road Middle?
99.3% of students at River Road 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pasquotank County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (252) 333-1454
- Area population (ZIP 27909)
- 40,878
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 27909; 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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