Enrollment
422
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Biscoe, NC
East Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370306002267
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Biscoe · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Biscoe, NC.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Middle
East Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Biscoe, North Carolina, enrolling 422 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students) and Candor Elementary (368 students) alongside East Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Middle compares
East Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$14,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 25.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, East Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Schools, which includes East Middle.
$14,181
Per student
+18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery County Early College | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Middle
How many students attend East Middle?
East Middle has 422 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Biscoe, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle?
76.3% of students at East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Biscoe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle?
East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Middle rank among public schools in Biscoe?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Biscoe, 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 Biscoe on the city page.
Is East Middle a good school?
East Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Besides East Middle, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), Candor Elementary (368 students), and West Middle (343 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.
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