Below Average
#2288 of 2,648 schools in NC
Washington County Middle
Middle School · Washington County Schools · Roper, NC
A middle school in Roper, NC where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 309, Roper, NC 27970
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington County Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington County 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,556
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington County Middle is listed in Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington County Middle
Washington County Middle is a public middle school in Roper, NC, part of Washington County Schools, serving approximately 200 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,288 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington County Middle
What grades does Washington County Middle serve?
Washington County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington County Middle?
Washington County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington County Middle rank in NC?
Washington County Middle ranks #2,288 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Washington County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Washington County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington County Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington County Middle a charter school?
No, Washington County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington County Middle a Title I school?
No, Washington County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington County Middle?
98.5% of students at Washington County 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (252) 793-2835
- Area population (ZIP 27970)
- 2,769
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 27970; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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