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#2263 of 2,648 schools in NC
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
Middle School · Halifax County Schools · Roanoke Rapids, NC
A Halifax County Schools middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4391 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
- Math 15% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke Rapids), 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
$48,994
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaloner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 195 | 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.
Halifax County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is listed in Halifax County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is a public middle school in Roanoke Rapids, NC, part of Halifax County Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,263 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
What grades does William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy serve?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy rank in NC?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy ranks #2,263 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy 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 William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy a charter school?
No, William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy a Title I school?
No, William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy?
98.8% of students at William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.9%
- Phone
- (252) 519-0300
- Area population (ZIP 27870)
- 24,778
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 27870; 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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