East Middle

Montgomery County Schools
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
451 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Middle School, located at 130 Merlin's Maze in Biscoe, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving the community within the Montgomery County Schools district. As part of this rural school system, the institution focuses on providing a foundational middle-grades education designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school success. The school operates with the goal of fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom environments.

The school is integrated into the broader Montgomery County Schools framework, which emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community engagement. By visiting their official district website at [montgomery.k12.nc.us](http://montgomery.k12.nc.us), parents and stakeholders can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. East Middle plays a critical role in the Biscoe area, serving as a hub for student learning and development during the formative middle school years.
451
Total Students
27.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    237 (52.5 %)
  • White
    116 (25.7 %)
  • Black
    67 (14.9 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montgomery County Schools
Phone: (910)428-3278
Website: http://montgomery.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 137
Grade 7 147
Grade 8 167
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Middle
Montgomery County Schools
309 Students
129 NC Hwy 109S
Mount Gilead, NC 27306 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th