H.J. MacDonald Middle School

H.J. MacDonald Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
3127 Elizabeth Ave,  New Bern, NC
Craven County Schools
2.5
2.4
695 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Pamie Reese
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
45.2%
State Average
54.6%
Science
66.5%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
386:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Black
34.7%
White
34.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Hispanic
11.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Most Diverse Public MS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0
6/29/2024
I attended HJM for my 7th and 8th year. My 6th grade was spent at another middle school during COVID. The school is very diverse and inclusive when it comes to students. Although the security could use some work, the learning environment is often fun and engaging.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/15/2024
Best thing I ever did was take my child out of that zoo. They wouldn't let me put zero stars or I would have
5.0 student
1/18/2023
It’s a great school, I don’t know why everybody is disagreeing, I’m in the council, and as a student I see what’s going on around me. Everything is great, maybe the safety isn’t, there aren’t much teachers around that notice the fighting going on in the bathrooms and hallways. A lot of these kids th...
2.0 parent
6/8/2019
Glad to be done with this place....
5.0 parent
6/6/2019
Great program. I can see a lot of positive changes

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H.J. MacDonald Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in New Bern, NC, in the New Bern neighborhood, and is served by the Craven County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 695 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. H.J. MacDonald Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $301,289. Discover additional schools in the area, like Craven Early College High School, New Bern High School, Calvary Baptist Church School, and more. Learn more about what New Bern has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near H.J. MacDonald Middle School.

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