- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newport, NC
Broad Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Broad Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370063002205
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Creek Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Creek Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Creek Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Newport, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Broad Creek Middle grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 370063002205 · Newport, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 16.4:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Broad Creek Middle grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Broad Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- This school
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- East Carteret
East Carteret High
521 students
What this shows Broad Creek Middle reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Creek Middle compares
Broad Creek Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Broad Creek Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broad Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Carteret High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Newport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Creek Middle
How many students attend Broad Creek Middle?
Broad Creek Middle has 722 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newport, NC. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Creek Middle is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broad Creek Middle?
99.6% of students at Broad Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Broad Creek Middle is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Newport, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Creek Middle?
Broad Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broad Creek Middle rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Creek Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Newport, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Broad Creek Middle, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.