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West Craven Middle
Middle School · Craven County Board of Education · New Bern, NC
A Craven County Board of Education middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
515 NW Craven Mid School Road, New Bern, NC 28562
- Math 33% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Craven Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Craven 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bern), 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
$74,620
Median home value
$246,400
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Craven County Board of Education
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | 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 → |
| Havelock MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 374 | 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
- #26 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
West Craven Middle is listed in Craven County Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Craven Middle
West Craven Middle is a public middle school in New Bern, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education, serving approximately 645 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,596 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Craven Middle
What grades does West Craven Middle serve?
West Craven Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Craven Middle?
West Craven Middle has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Craven Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Craven Middle is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Craven Middle rank in NC?
West Craven Middle ranks #2,596 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Craven Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Craven Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 West Craven Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Craven Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Craven Middle a charter school?
No, West Craven Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Craven Middle a Title I school?
No, West Craven Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Craven Middle?
95.7% of students at West Craven 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Craven County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (252) 514-6488
- Area population (ZIP 28562)
- 38,838
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 28562; 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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