How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ligon Middle | Moore Square Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Raleigh, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 959 | 594 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.5% | 26.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ligon Middle | Moore Square Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,691 | $11,691 |
| District | Wake County Public School System | Wake County Public School System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ligon Middle | Moore Square Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 50.0% |
| African American | 31.6% | 28.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ligon Middle | Moore Square Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 318:1 | 307:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 14.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 289 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.