Ranson Middle

ransonmiddleschool.wearecms.com

817 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ranson Middle School, located on Statesville Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is deeply committed to academic achievement, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student growth and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Ranson Middle aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that focuses on core competencies and essential life skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ranson Middle is known for its focus on holistic development, often integrating programs that encourage leadership, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular participation. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Families and prospective students interested in specific programs, extracurricular activities, or current school data can find updated information and school news by visiting their official website at http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ransonMS.

817

Total Students

52.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	215
Black	513
Asian	42
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
513 (62.8 %)
Hispanic
215 (26.3 %)
Asian
42 (5.1 %)
Two or More
26 (3.2 %)
White
19 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6800
Website:	http://ransonmiddleschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	754
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 6 264

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 309

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ranson Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	264
Grade 7	244
Grade 8	309

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ranson Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	387	47.4%
Male	430	52.6%

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