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H J MacDonald Middle School

New Bern, NC


H J MacDonald Middle School
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC  28562
Phone: 252-514-6450
Craven County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 712
Type: Regular School
H J MacDonald Middle School

H J MacDonald Middle School



State Ranking

#398
Statewide Middle School Ranking: H J MacDonald Middle School is ranked #398 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (49th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, H J MacDonald Middle School is a 6-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Craven County, NC. H J MacDonald Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

75.2
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: H J MacDonald Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 75.2. This placed H J MacDonald Middle School in the 51st percentile of 2385 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 - 13%
 Asian - 13%
 Black - 35%
 Black - 35%
 Hispanic - 12%
 Hispanic - 12%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 34%
 White - 34%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at H J MacDonald Middle School for the 2022-2023 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

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 36% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 64% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 51% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 51% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 20% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 20% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 5 (Superior)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 37% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 32% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 32% - 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 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for H J MacDonald Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Trent Park Elementary School
1.1 miles New Bern K-5
New Bern High School
1.5 miles New Bern 9-12
Grover C Fields Middle School
1.6 miles New Bern 6-8
J T Barber Elementary School
1.9 miles New Bern PK-5
Oaks Road Academy
1.9 miles New Bern PK-5
Albert H Bangert Elementary School
10 
2.5 miles New Bern K-5
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
2.5 miles New Bern K-5
Bridgeton Elementary School
4.0 miles New Bern PK-5
Brinson Memorial Elementary School
5.6 miles New Bern K-5
West Craven Middle School
7.5 miles New Bern 6-8
Creekside Elementary School
10 
7.6 miles New Bern K-5
West Craven High School
8.6 miles Vanceboro 9-12
Pollocksville Elementary School
10.6 miles Pollocksville PK-5
Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary School
13.4 miles Vanceboro PK-5
James W Smith Elementary School
14.2 miles Cove City PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Trent Park Elementary School
1.1 miles K-5
New Bern High School
1.5 miles 9-12
Grover C Fields Middle School
1.6 miles 6-8
J T Barber Elementary School
1.9 miles PK-5
Oaks Road Academy
1.9 miles PK-5
Albert H Bangert Elementary School
10 
2.5 miles K-5
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
2.5 miles K-5
Bridgeton Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-5
Brinson Memorial Elementary School
5.6 miles K-5
West Craven Middle School
7.5 miles 6-8
Creekside Elementary School
10 
7.6 miles K-5
West Craven High School
8.6 miles 9-12
Pollocksville Elementary School
10.6 miles PK-5
Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary School
13.4 miles PK-5
James W Smith Elementary School
14.2 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Arapahoe Charter School
17.2 miles Arapahoe K-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Arapahoe Charter School
17.2 miles K-12