Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Tucker Creek Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tucker Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tucker Creek Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tucker Creek Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tucker Creek Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker Creek Middle School's ranking?
Tucker Creek Middle School is ranked #597 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tucker Creek Middle School often compared to?
Tucker Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H J Macdonald Middle School, Grover C Fields Middle School, Havelock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Tucker Creek Middle School?
501 students attend Tucker Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tucker Creek Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker Creek Middle School?
Tucker Creek Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tucker Creek Middle School offer ?
Tucker Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tucker Creek Middle School part of?
Tucker Creek Middle School is part of Craven County Schools School District.
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