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Sycamore Lane Middle School (Closed 2016)

2100 Sycamore Ln
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, Sycamore Lane Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(14-15)
26%
44%
(14-15)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
32%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Lane Middle School?
485 students attend Sycamore Lane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sycamore Lane Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Lane Middle School?
Sycamore Lane Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sycamore Lane Middle School offer ?
Sycamore Lane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sycamore Lane Middle School part of?
Sycamore Lane Middle School is part of Scotland County Schools School District.

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