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Bessemer City Middle School

Bessemer City, NC


Bessemer City Middle School
525 Ed Wilson Road
Bessemer City, NC  28016
Phone: 704-836-9602
Gaston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 3 out of 10 stars
3  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 495
Type: Regular School
Bessemer City Middle School

Bessemer City Middle School



Metro Area Ranking

#130
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Bessemer City Middle School is ranked #130 of 165 of the best middle schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (21st percentile). Cick the link to see all 165 middle schools.

State Ranking

#613
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Bessemer City Middle School is ranked #613 out of 773 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (21st percentile). Click the link to see all 773 middle schools.

Overall, Bessemer City Middle School is a 3-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Gaston County, NC. Bessemer City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

72.0
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Bessemer City Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 72.0. This placed Bessemer City Middle School in the 44th percentile of 2375 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 26%
 Black - 26%
 Hispanic - 20%
 Hispanic - 20%
 Two or More Races - 9%
 Two or More Races - 9%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 45%
 White - 45%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Bessemer City Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 73% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 73% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 37

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 68% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 68% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 67% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for Bessemer City Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Bessemer City High School
2.1 miles Bessemer City 9-12
East Elementary School
2.3 miles Kings Mountain PK-4
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
2.4 miles Gastonia PK-5
Bessemer City Central Elementary School
2.5 miles Bessemer City 3-5
North Elementary School
2.6 miles Kings Mountain PK-4
West Elementary School
3.6 miles Kings Mountain PK-4
Kings Mountain High School
4.9 miles Kings Mountain 9-12
Tryon Elementary School
5.0 miles Bessemer City PK-5
Kings Mountain Middle School
5.1 miles Kings Mountain 7-8
Kings Mountain Intermediate School
5.3 miles Kings Mountain 5-6
Chapel Grove Elementary School
5.3 miles Gastonia PK-5
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
5.4 miles Gastonia PK-5
Costner Elementary School
5.6 miles Dallas PK-5
Hunter Huss High School
5.7 miles Gastonia 9-12
Southwest Middle School
5.9 miles Gastonia 6-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Bessemer City High School
2.1 miles 9-12
East Elementary School
2.3 miles PK-4
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
2.4 miles PK-5
Bessemer City Central Elementary School
2.5 miles 3-5
North Elementary School
2.6 miles PK-4
West Elementary School
3.6 miles PK-4
Kings Mountain High School
4.9 miles 9-12
Tryon Elementary School
5.0 miles PK-5
Kings Mountain Middle School
5.1 miles 7-8
Kings Mountain Intermediate School
5.3 miles 5-6
Chapel Grove Elementary School
5.3 miles PK-5
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
5.4 miles PK-5
Costner Elementary School
5.6 miles PK-5
Hunter Huss High School
5.7 miles 9-12
Southwest Middle School
5.9 miles 6-8


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Piedmont Community Charter School
6.7 miles Gastonia K-12
Pinnacle Classical Academy
11.6 miles Shelby K-12
Community Public Charter School
12.5 miles Stanley K-1
Mountain Island Charter School
18.5 miles Mt. Holly K-12
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
19.7 miles Charlotte K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Piedmont Community Charter School
6.7 miles K-12
Pinnacle Classical Academy
11.6 miles K-12
Community Public Charter School
12.5 miles K-1
Mountain Island Charter School
18.5 miles K-12
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
19.7 miles K-8