MYRTLE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Myrtle Grove Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 736 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, Myrtle Grove Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Myrtle Grove Middle School, located at 901 Piner Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the New Hanover County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging a diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty, the institution aims to prepare middle schoolers for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs.

As a cornerstone of the local community, Myrtle Grove Middle focuses on a "whole child" approach to education, prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside core subject mastery. The school maintains a strong emphasis on communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative learning experience. Through its official district portal, the school provides families with resources to stay updated on academic standards, school events, and administrative initiatives, reflecting its ongoing dedication to transparency and student success in the Wilmington area.

For more information, contact Myrtle Grove Middle at (910) 350-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

901 Piner Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409-4207
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MYRTLE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, NC with about 736 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
736
Teachers:
47.5
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 736 students

White
62.5%
Black or African American
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.0%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.