Southeast Middle

Summary:

Southeast Middle is a public middle school located in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 559. The school is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southeast Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 592 and 727 over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 40.3% of 6th graders, 12.4% of 7th graders, and 12.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 54.3%, 50.4%, and 46.9%, respectively. Reading proficiency rates are also low, with only 36.2% of 6th graders, 18.3% of 7th graders, and 24.1% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding proficiency. The school's diverse student population includes 44.19% White, 8.05% African American, and 40.97% Hispanic students, with a high percentage (67.08%) of economically disadvantaged students.

Nearby schools in the Rowan-Salisbury district, such as West Rowan Middle, North Rowan Middle, Corriher Lipe Middle, and Erwin Middle, generally perform better than Southeast Middle on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. However, these schools also serve student populations with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged and minority students compared to Southeast Middle. Schools in neighboring districts, such as Tyro Middle (Davidson County) and Mount Pleasant Middle (Cabarrus County), outperform Southeast Middle and have higher statewide rankings, despite serving student populations with similar demographic compositions.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1570 Peeler Rd
       Salisbury, NC  28146


(704) 638-5561

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
727th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,744 Help


Students who attend Southeast Middle usually attend:

High:    Carson High

Feeder schools for Southeast Middle:

Elementary:    Knollwood Elementary
    Koontz Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.4%
White:
31.3%
African American:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southeast Middle ranks worse than 91.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southeast Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (31.3%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast Middle is 19.6. 4 middle schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast Middle is $8,744, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southeast Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Middle 727th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Southeast Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rowan-Salisbury Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan-Salisbury Schools 212th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southeast Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.05 332nd 598 44.5%
2007 51.60 348th 606 42.6%
2008 42.03 401st 620 35.3%
2009 44.45 413th 630 34.4%
2010 46.38 412th 640 35.6%
2011 44.60 431st 648 33.5%
2012 41.39 452nd 662 31.7%
2013 37.39 427th 673 36.6%
2014 32.07 432nd 627 31.1%
2015 31.77 502nd 705 28.8%
2016 27.70 520th 692 24.9%
2017 34.26 481st 694 30.7%
2018 24.45 537th 691 22.3%
2019 23.31 605th 737 17.9%
2021 22.20 592nd 741 20.1%
2022 15.70 690th 786 12.2%
2023 17.34 673rd 784 14.2%
2024 10.91 727th 793 8.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.85 208th 237 12.2%
2021 17.03 230th 248 7.3%
2022 6.04 282nd 283 0.4%
2023 14.23 287th 302 5.0%
2024 8.73 304th 306 0.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.04 128th 151 15.2%
2019 23.85 190th 211 10.0%
2022 22.61 284th 312 9.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.31 222nd 473 53.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 468th 604 22.5%
2019 24.83 530th 639 17.1%
2021 26.08 491st 633 22.4%
2022 20.68 599th 689 13.1%
2023 19.51 645th 735 12.2%
2024 12.24 701st 743 5.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 549th 656 16.3%
2019 17.39 607th 684 11.3%
2021 21.09 577th 706 18.3%
2022 16.65 646th 733 11.9%
2023 14.45 666th 731 8.9%
2024 10.39 694th 738 6.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 83rd 475 82.5%
2019 52.89 182nd 504 63.9%
2021 23.81 422nd 478 11.7%
2022 15.47 439th 449 2.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.39 103rd 127 18.9%
2019 43.53 325th 416 21.9%
2021 59.93 209th 448 53.3%
2022 33.63 394th 450 12.4%
2023 19.51 434th 452 4.0%
2024 13.28 450th 461 2.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.78 516th 665 22.4%
2019 27.00 549th 697 21.2%
2021 24.03 551st 711 22.5%
2022 14.68 664th 748 11.2%
2023 19.73 631st 747 15.5%
2024 11.00 699th 751 6.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 376th 494 23.9%
2019 24.15 446th 519 14.1%
2021 36.37 333rd 533 37.5%
2022 28.94 422nd 550 23.3%
2023 33.82 384th 559 31.3%
2024 21.08 483rd 560 13.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.19 452nd 472 4.2%
2019 10.76 483rd 493 2.0%
2021 9.30 513th 522 1.7%
2022 10.32 527th 541 2.6%
2023 11.78 537th 553 2.9%
2024 11.39 541st 564 4.1%
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Rank History for White students at Southeast Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.45 550th 596 7.7%
2019 16.26 574th 624 8.0%
2021 19.53 551st 632 12.8%
2022 12.39 625th 658 5.0%
2023 13.03 621st 656 5.3%
2024 10.22 624th 652 4.3%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Southeast Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 600 58 12 46 3 n/a n/a 0 719
2003 600 58 12 46 3 n/a n/a 0 719
2004 601 62 11 53 4 n/a n/a 0 731
2005 550 72 10 60 4 n/a n/a 0 696
2006 584 75 7 73 2 n/a n/a 0 741
2007 555 60 7 80 0 n/a n/a 20 722
2008 548 75 9 95 1 n/a n/a 27 755
2009 540 95 15 93 3 n/a n/a 0 746
2010 543 88 16 137 2 n/a n/a 0 786
2011 503 58 18 146 3 0 14 0 742
2012 518 65 15 164 3 0 11 0 776
2013 474 66 15 145 2 0 14 0 716
2014 472 67 10 169 1 0 20 0 739
2015 513 55 11 203 1 1 17 0 801
2016 485 53 9 216 2 1 16 0 782
2017 475 47 8 221 3 1 21 0 776
2018 412 61 7 223 5 0 21 0 729
2019 395 65 7 240 5 0 36 0 748
2020 374 73 6 250 3 0 33 0 739
2021 305 32 7 218 0 0 21 0 583
2022 302 60 4 241 0 0 33 0 640
2023 247 45 7 229 2 0 29 0 559
2024 197 116 5 267 1 0 44 0 630

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 Southeast Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 719 75.0 9.6 0
2003 719 75.0 9.6 0
2004 731 75.0 9.7 40.4
2005 696 75.0 9.3 41.1
2006 741 75.0 9.9 40.6
2007 722 53.0 13.6 42.6
2008 755 55.8 13.5 49
2009 746 50.5 14.8 n/a
2010 786 51.9 15.1 53.2
2011 742 50.0 14.8 55.9
2012 776 51.6 15.0 55.9
2013 716 49.0 14.5 58.4
2014 739 49.0 15.0 55.3
2015 801 46.0 17.4 56.9
2016 782 48.0 16.2 56.6
2017 776 48.8 15.8 60.3
2018 729 47.5 15.3 60.2
2019 748 47.6 15.7 62.4
2020 739 49.5 14.9 65.8
2021 583 41.5 14.0 42.2
2022 640 40.5 15.8 50.9
2023 559 29.8 18.7 67.1
2024 630 32.0 19.6 97.1

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 Southeast Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 719 75.0 9.6 0
2003 719 75.0 9.6 0
2004 731 75.0 9.7 40.4
2005 696 75.0 9.3 41.1
2006 741 75.0 9.9 40.6
2007 722 53.0 13.6 42.6
2008 755 55.8 13.5 49
2009 746 50.5 14.8 n/a
2010 786 51.9 15.1 53.2
2011 742 50.0 14.8 55.9
2012 776 51.6 15.0 55.9
2013 716 49.0 14.5 58.4
2014 739 49.0 15.0 55.3
2015 801 46.0 17.4 56.9
2016 782 48.0 16.2 56.6
2017 776 48.8 15.8 60.3
2018 729 47.5 15.3 60.2
2019 748 47.6 15.7 62.4
2020 739 49.5 14.9 65.8
2021 583 41.5 14.0 42.2
2022 640 40.5 15.8 50.9
2023 559 29.8 18.7 67.1
2024 630 32.0 19.6 97.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southeast Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $966 (11.0%) $7,779 (89.0%) $8,744

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 605th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 673rd of 784 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Middle)38.425.3
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)36.832.9
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Southeast Middle)47.529.9
 17.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)44.633
 11.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Middle)35.227.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)33.528.5
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Southeast Middle)43.534.3
 9.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)4233.5
 8.5%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Middle)29.123.9
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)25.918.6
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Southeast Middle)41.933.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)3933.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Southeast Middle)72.954.7
 18.2%
   8th Grade Science (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)64.349.9
 14.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students748559
 25.3%
African American6545
 30.8%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian77
Hispanic240229
 4.6%
Pacific Islander00
White395247
 37.5%
Two or More Races3629
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%67.1%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Middle

Students who attend Southeast Middle usually go on to attend Carson High

Southeast Middle ranks in the bottom 8.3% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students at Southeast Middle are 42% Hispanic, 31% White, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Southeast Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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