Serving 79 students in grades 8, Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
52%
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Durham Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School?
79 students attend Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School?
Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School offer ?
Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School part of?
Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School is part of Durham Public Schools.
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