CIS Academy

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CIS Academy ranks 551 st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

CIS Academy is a public charter middle school located in Pembroke, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 113 students, the majority of whom (91.15%) are Native American.

CIS Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, lower than the surrounding schools, which have a mix of 1-star and 2-star ratings. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the state and surrounding school averages, particularly in mathematics and reading. However, CIS Academy's Native American students have performed relatively well compared to other subgroups, ranking in the top 10 among North Carolina middle schools in this category. The school also has a high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's current challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for CIS Academy to improve its performance and better serve its student population. Targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and a focus on addressing the specific needs of underperforming subgroups could potentially lead to better outcomes for the school. Nearby schools, such as Orrum Middle, Sandy Grove Middle, and Littlefield Middle, may provide useful comparisons and insights for CIS Academy as it works to improve its performance and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

818 West 3rd Street
Pembroke, NC 28372

(910) 521-1669

District: CIS Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
551^st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

89.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

White:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details CIS Academy ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (89.3%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CIS Academy is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare CIS Academy employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

CIS Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks CIS Academy 551^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See CIS Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Native American students:

CIS Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks CIS Academy 189^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for CIS Academy

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Rank History for all students at CIS Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	2.51	581^st	598	2.8%
2007	3.87	587^th	606	3.1%
2008	4.85	587^th	620	5.3%
2009	17.39	554^th	630	12.1%
2010	23.10	551^st	640	13.9%
2011	20.25	564^th	648	13.0%
2012	27.67	537^th	662	18.9%
2013	12.52	606^th	673	10.0%
2014	15.63	541^st	627	13.7%
2015	26.19	537^th	705	23.8%
2016	30.68	494^th	692	28.6%
2017	46.44	400^th	694	42.4%
2018	41.87	430^th	691	37.8%
2019	43.65	436^th	737	40.8%
2021	33.46	487^th	741	34.3%
2022	39.87	471^st	786	40.1%
2023	43.61	422^nd	784	46.2%
2024	32.42	551^st	793	30.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at CIS Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	51.32	284^th	604	53.0%
2019	54.53	266^th	639	58.4%
2021	53.78	240^th	633	62.1%
2022	40.19	411^th	689	40.3%
2023	38.82	455^th	735	38.1%
2024	31.65	543^rd	743	26.9%

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Rank History for Female students at CIS Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	54.10	322^nd	656	50.9%
2019	47.55	383^rd	684	44.0%
2021	28.43	512^th	706	27.5%
2022	38.38	453^rd	733	38.2%
2023	48.19	378^th	731	48.3%
2024	35.18	487^th	738	34.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at CIS Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.57	161^st	504	68.1%

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Rank History for Male students at CIS Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	31.24	481^st	665	27.7%
2019	38.29	455^th	697	34.7%
2021	42.99	396^th	711	44.3%
2022	41.71	437^th	748	41.6%
2023	37.12	471^st	747	36.9%
2024	28.34	562^nd	751	25.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at CIS Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	68.01	5^th	23	78.3%
2019	77.95	2^nd	24	91.7%
2021	83.35	2^nd	23	91.3%
2022	77.49	3^rd	20	85.0%
2023	78.37	2^nd	18	88.9%
2024	59.04	8^th	21	61.9%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Native American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for CIS Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	11	28	0	0	61	n/a	n/a	0	100
1999	24	21	0	0	56	n/a	n/a	0	101
2000	18	18	0	0	60	n/a	n/a	0	96
2001	13	10	0	0	82	n/a	n/a	0	105
2002	9	2	0	0	97	n/a	n/a	0	108
2003	9	2	0	0	97	n/a	n/a	0	108
2004	8	5	0	0	94	n/a	n/a	0	107
2005	7	6	0	1	97	n/a	n/a	0	111
2006	3	9	1	1	85	n/a	n/a	0	99
2007	3	10	0	0	86	n/a	n/a	1	100
2008	1	11	0	0	94	n/a	n/a	0	106
2009	3	5	0	1	96	n/a	n/a	0	105
2010	3	6	0	2	98	n/a	n/a	0	109
2011	3	3	0	2	100	0	5	0	113
2012	5	5	0	1	98	0	5	0	114
2013	5	4	0	1	93	0	4	0	107
2014	5	4	0	4	95	0	1	0	109
2015	5	4	0	6	100	0	3	0	118
2016	2	2	0	6	105	0	3	0	118
2017	2	1	0	1	100	0	11	0	115
2018	1	0	0	2	104	0	9	0	116
2019	1	2	0	2	105	0	10	0	120
2020	0	2	0	4	109	0	5	0	120
2021	0	2	0	3	98	0	5	0	108
2022	1	0	0	3	100	0	4	0	108
2023	2	0	0	2	103	0	6	0	113
2024	3	0	0	3	100	0	6	0	112

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at CIS Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	100	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	101	8.0	12.6	n/a
2000	96	8.0	12.0	n/a
2001	105	7.0	15.0	n/a
2002	108	7.0	15.4	0
2003	108	7.0	15.4	0
2004	107	7.0	15.3	88.8
2005	111	7.0	15.9	n/a
2006	99	7.0	14.1	n/a
2007	100	n/a	n/a	58.6
2008	106	6.0	17.7	n/a
2009	105	6.0	17.5	n/a
2010	109	7.0	15.5	81.7
2011	113	7.0	16.1	78.8
2012	114	8.0	14.2	80.7
2013	107	8.3	12.8	71
2014	109	8.7	12.4	73.4
2015	118	9.0	13.1	70.3
2016	118	8.0	14.7	61.9
2017	115	8.0	14.3	57.4
2018	116	7.9	14.6	56
2019	120	7.3	16.3	75.8
2020	120	8.0	15.0	52.5
2021	108	8.0	13.5	43.5
2022	108	8.3	12.9	60.2
2023	113	8.6	13.0	62.8
2024	112	8.7	12.8	63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio CIS Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	100	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	101	8.0	12.6	n/a
2000	96	8.0	12.0	n/a
2001	105	7.0	15.0	n/a
2002	108	7.0	15.4	0
2003	108	7.0	15.4	0
2004	107	7.0	15.3	88.8
2005	111	7.0	15.9	n/a
2006	99	7.0	14.1	n/a
2007	100	n/a	n/a	58.6
2008	106	6.0	17.7	n/a
2009	105	6.0	17.5	n/a
2010	109	7.0	15.5	81.7
2011	113	7.0	16.1	78.8
2012	114	8.0	14.2	80.7
2013	107	8.3	12.8	71
2014	109	8.7	12.4	73.4
2015	118	9.0	13.1	70.3
2016	118	8.0	14.7	61.9
2017	115	8.0	14.3	57.4
2018	116	7.9	14.6	56
2019	120	7.3	16.3	75.8
2020	120	8.0	15.0	52.5
2021	108	8.0	13.5	43.5
2022	108	8.3	12.9	60.2
2023	113	8.6	13.0	62.8
2024	112	8.7	12.8	63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CIS Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 436^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 422^nd of 784 Middle schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (CIS Academy)	45	35.3	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (CIS Academy)	60	52.9	7.1%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (CIS Academy)	50	30.8	19.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (CIS Academy)	52.5	41	11.5%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (CIS Academy)	47.5	52.6	5.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (CIS Academy)	50	47.4	2.6%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (CIS Academy)	80	71.1	8.9%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	120	113	5.8%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	105	103	1.9%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.8%	62.8%	13%

Schools Near CIS Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)					EOG Reading (2024)					EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
CIS Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	818 West 3rd Street	Pembroke	28372	Robeson County	CIS Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 521-1669	112	9	12.8	63.4%	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)	32.4	551^st of 793 public middle schools	30.5%		43.6	422^nd of 784 public middle schools	46.2%	129			47.1	42.5	36.1			41.2	45.0	30.6		52.8
Pembroke Middle	Public	6-8	8910 Deep Branch Road	Pembroke	28372	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 522-5013	641	41	15.7	99.5%	23 (3.6%)	42 (6.6%)	50 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	493 (76.9%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.0%)	17.1	688^th of 793 public middle schools	13.2%		23.7	623^rd of 784 public middle schools	20.5%	65			49.1	24.7	33.3			21.3	24.9	25.5		52.3	$9,694	$1,485	$8,209
Red Springs Middle	Public	5-8	302 W Second Avenue	Red Springs	28377	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 843-3883	580	36	16.1	99.5%	26 (4.5%)	127 (21.9%)	234 (40.3%)	2 (0.3%)	167 (28.8%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.0%)	8	748^th of 793 public middle schools	5.7%		3.7	759^th of 784 public middle schools	3.2%	11		13.2	28.5	9.2	20.6		18.9	23.1	14.4	25.8	19.0	45.4	$9,042	$1,734	$7,309
South Robeson Middle School	Public	6-8	3268 South Robeson Road	Rowland	28383	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 422-3987	344	16	21.4	99.1%	13 (3.8%)	156 (45.3%)	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.4%)	12	722^nd of 793 public middle schools	9.0%		11.1	718^th of 784 public middle schools	8.4%	4			26.1	18.6	18.7			17.3	25.4	30.8		58.9
Lumberton Junior	Public	6-8	82 Marion Rd	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 735-2108	640	38	16.8	99.5%	58 (9.1%)	290 (45.3%)	164 (25.6%)	15 (2.3%)	65 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	45 (7.0%)	8.1	747^th of 793 public middle schools	5.8%		12.2	714^th of 784 public middle schools	8.9%	33			14.6	14.4	20.6			24.7	16.7	17.6		53.5	$12,283	$1,793	$10,489
Fairmont Middle	Public	5-8	402 Iona St	Fairmont	28340	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 628-4363	268	22	12.0	98.9%	20 (7.5%)	129 (48.1%)	28 (10.4%)	2 (0.7%)	63 (23.5%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.3%)	6	763^rd of 793 public middle schools	3.8%		7.1	741^st of 784 public middle schools	5.5%	22		12.3	15.1	16.4	15.4		18.5	26.0	22.2	19.0	14.1	37.5	$11,030	$1,703	$9,326
Saint Pauls Middle	Public	5-8	526 W Shaw St	Saint Pauls	28384	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 865-4070	703	39	17.9	99.6%	79 (11.2%)	156 (22.2%)	342 (48.6%)	7 (1.0%)	84 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.8%)	11.5	724^th of 793 public middle schools	8.7%		9.6	723^rd of 784 public middle schools	7.8%	1		15.5	21.9	14.4	31.5		20.5	26.0	18.7	27.8	15.5	49.7	$9,026	$1,557	$7,469
Spring Hill Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	22801 Airbase Road	Laurinburg	28352	Scotland County	Scotland County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(910) 369-0590	634	37	17.1	99.5%	130 (20.5%)	297 (46.8%)	36 (5.7%)	11 (1.7%)	107 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.4%)	27	593^rd of 793 public middle schools	25.2%		22.9	635^th of 784 public middle schools	19.0%	42			54.1	30.6	25.6			32.5	34.0	40.1		58.9	$10,508	$1,255	$9,253
Littlefield Middle	Public	4-8	9674 NC Hwy 41 N	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6065	643	37	17.4	99.5%	144 (22.4%)	167 (26.0%)	117 (18.2%)	1 (0.2%)	151 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.8%)	39.3	491^st of 793 public middle schools	38.1%		37.4	488^th of 784 public middle schools	37.8%	3	48.4	48.7	35.5	31.9	56.2	44.5	42.1	31.7	34.8	52.9	55.3	77.7	$8,506	$1,456	$7,050
Orrum Middle	Public	5-8	1684 South Creek Road	Orrum	28369	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 628-8408	301	21	14.1	99.0%	85 (28.2%)	91 (30.2%)	23 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (18.3%)	9.1	742^nd of 793 public middle schools	6.4%		13.5	704^th of 784 public middle schools	10.2%	38		29.3	21.4	17.7	26.9		25.3	21.2	27.4	25.4	40.0	41.8	$10,974	$1,727	$9,246

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CIS Academy ranks 551^st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students at CIS Academy are 89% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended CIS Academy.

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