G R Whitfield vs. Hope Middle School
Should you attend G R Whitfield or Hope Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
G R Whitfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Hope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, G R Whitfield ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, Hope Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
560 students
952 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#257 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
58
-
Grade 1 Students
63
-
Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
67
-
Grade 4 Students
59
-
Grade 5 Students
41
-
Grade 6 Students
62
304
Grade 7 Students
50
344
Grade 8 Students
82
304
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
n/a
% Hispanic
22%
11%
% Black
19%
27%
% White
52%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%