John R Griffin Middle School
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
Find Old Friends From John R Griffin Middle School
Use the form below to search for alumni from John R Griffin Middle School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,298 middle school students from grades 6-8
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5551 Fisher Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
- Principal or Admin: Mr Michael Mangum
- Fax: (910) 424-7602
- Website: www.jgms.ccs.k12.nc.us
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-99
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details
- Cumberland County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,661
- Graduation Rate: 74.0%
- Dropout Rate: 3.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 52,970
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,298
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 74.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 646 (49.8%)
- Females: 652 (50.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 128 (9.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 329 (25.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 457 (35.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 26 | 2.0% |
| Black | 508 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 44 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 7.4% |
| White | 624 | 48.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 399 | 30.7% |
| 7th Grade | 463 | 35.7% |
| 8th Grade | 436 | 33.6% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
The Overall Rating is the school's average rating from parents, students, school faculty and staff. The highest rating is five apples and the lowest is one apple.
Share Your Review About This School
2 reviews for John R Griffin Middle School
- Reviewed by Student on February 24, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - its ok the teachers are very helpful (:
-blockade runners
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 25, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- teachers are very hands on. involve the parents 100% of the time.. we relocated here and we are having a better experience than we had even hoped for.. we are very happy.. and the kids feel very welcome.. thanks JGMS
Sponsored Links
Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that John R Griffin Middle School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on EOG state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
AYP Information (2010)
Overall AYP Met: No
EOG - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 72.5% | 81.1% |
| 2009 | 88.1% | 70.5% | 78.7% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.6% | 74.1% | 76.6% |
| 2009 | 81.7% | 70.5% | 72.2% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 72.5% | 80.8% |
| 2009 | 75.9% | 71.8% | 79.1% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.9% | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| 2009 | 67.5% | 63.6% | 65.7% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.3% | 77.1% | 84.6% |
| 2009 | 82.4% | 74.3% | 81.2% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.6% | 67.7% | 70.3% |
| 2009 | 74.9% | 64.7% | 67.5% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 70.0% | 73.5% |
| 2009 | 71.3% | 59.9% | 68.3% |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Seventy-First Classical Middle School 6-8 | 540 Students | 2.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Ireland Drive Middle School 6-8 | 333 Students | 3.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Douglas Byrd Middle School 6-8 | 643 Students | 3.3 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| Lewis Chapel Middle School 6-8 | 763 Students | 3.4 miles away |  2.5 out of 5 | |
| South View Middle School 6-8 | 724 Students | 3.6 miles away |  1 out of 5 | |
| Anne Chesnutt Middle School 6-8 | 655 Students | 3.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Hope Mills Middle School 6-8 | 744 Students | 3.6 miles away |  3.5 out of 5 | |
| R Max Abbott Middle School 6-8 | 921 Students | 5.1 miles away | 3.5 out of 5 | |
| Westover Middle School 6-8 | 669 Students | 5.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Parkton Elementary School PK-8 | 596 Students | 6.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about John R Griffin Middle School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Does Your Child's Teacher Make a Difference
School improvement is always in the news. Teachers demand smaller class sizes. The government calls...
School improvement is always in the news. Teachers demand smaller class sizes. The government calls...
Keep Kids Learning All Summer
Early in the 20th century schools in urban districts operated all year `round. However, in rural...
Early in the 20th century schools in urban districts operated all year `round. However, in rural...
What to Do when Your Child Hates School
All kids grumble about going to school at one time or another. This is perfectly normal, but what...
All kids grumble about going to school at one time or another. This is perfectly normal, but what...