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#1723 of 2,648 schools in NC

South Creek Middle

Middle School · Martin County Schools · Robersonville, NC

A Martin County Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21077 NC Hwy 903, Robersonville, NC 27871

  • Math 23% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-34.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$15,333
Chronic Absenteeism57.7%

Students at South Creek Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 14 points since 2022, reaching 30% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)

Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where South Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated882/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,067

Median home value

$114,200

Median rent

$759/mo

College educated

9.8%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Martin County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riverside MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.06–8Not available340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Martin County Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$15,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Creek Middle is listed in Martin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Creek Middle

South Creek Middle is a public middle school in Robersonville, NC, part of Martin County Schools, serving approximately 163 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,723 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Creek Middle

What grades does South Creek Middle serve?

South Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend South Creek Middle?

South Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at South Creek Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Creek Middle rank in NC?

South Creek Middle ranks #1,723 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is South Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

South Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 South Creek Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Creek Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Is South Creek Middle a charter school?

No, South Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Creek Middle a Title I school?

No, South Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Creek Middle?

98.2% of students at South Creek 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
163
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.7%
Area population (ZIP 27871)
3,559
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
54.7
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 27871; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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