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#1051 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Tucker Creek Middle
Middle School · Craven County Board of Education · Havelock, NC
A Craven County Board of Education middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Sermons Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532
- Math 72% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tucker Creek Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tucker 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Havelock), 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
$65,772
Median home value
$193,200
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Craven Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–12 | Not available | 134 | Compare → |
| Grover C Fields MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
| H J Macdonald MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 695 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Craven County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #9 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tucker Creek Middle is listed in Craven County Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tucker Creek Middle
Tucker Creek Middle is a public middle school in Havelock, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education, serving approximately 517 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucker Creek Middle
What grades does Tucker Creek Middle serve?
Tucker Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tucker Creek Middle?
Tucker Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Creek Middle is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tucker Creek Middle rank in NC?
Tucker Creek Middle ranks #1,051 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Tucker Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucker Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Tucker Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucker Creek Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tucker Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Tucker Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tucker Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Tucker Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tucker Creek Middle?
48.5% of students at Tucker 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
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Craven County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (252) 444-7200
- Area population (ZIP 28532)
- 19,918
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 28532; 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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