- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Bern, NC
H J Macdonald Middle
Federal NCES profile for H J Macdonald Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370331000383
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H J Macdonald Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
H J Macdonald Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H J Macdonald Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
H J Macdonald Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370331000383 · New Bern, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
H J Macdonald Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
H J Macdonald Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- This school 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- Grover C Field 542
Grover C Fields Middle
542 students
What this shows H J Macdonald Middle reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How H J Macdonald Middle compares
H J Macdonald Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.0%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, H J Macdonald Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H J Macdonald Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover C Fields Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H J Macdonald Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in New Bern
2 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about H J Macdonald Middle
How many students attend H J Macdonald Middle?
H J Macdonald Middle has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H J Macdonald Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at H J Macdonald Middle is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H J Macdonald Middle?
99.6% of students at H J Macdonald Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H J Macdonald Middle?
The largest demographic group at H J Macdonald Middle is African American at 35.0% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H J Macdonald Middle?
H J Macdonald Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 H J Macdonald Middle rank among middle schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, H J Macdonald Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides H J Macdonald Middle, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.