W A PATTILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL

W A Pattillo Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools school district, located in Tarboro, NC with about 262 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, W A Pattillo Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W.A. Pattillo Middle School, located in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Edgecombe County. As part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools district, the institution is named in honor of William Alston Pattillo, a notable historical figure in local education. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes community engagement and provides a range of programs designed to meet the holistic needs of its students. Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as math, science, and language arts, W.A. Pattillo Middle incorporates extracurricular activities and support services aimed at boosting student participation and achievement. By utilizing local resources and district-wide initiatives, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all children within the Tarboro community.

For more information, contact W A Pattillo Middle at (252) 823-3812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 East Ave
Tarboro, NC 27886
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W A PATTILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tarboro, NC with about 262 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
262
Teachers:
19.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 262 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W A PATTILLO MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.4%
White
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.