River Road Middle

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/river-road-middle-school

463 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Road Middle School, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social development for students in the middle grades. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects while integrating essential 21st-century skills.

Beyond academics, River Road Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The faculty and staff work to create a supportive culture that values inclusivity and personal responsibility, often utilizing various extracurricular activities and programs to help students explore their interests. As part of a district-wide mission, the school strives to partner with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

463

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Road Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	52
Black	265
Asian	3
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Black
265 (57.2 %)
White
120 (25.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (11.2 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Phone:	(252)333-1454
Website:	http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/river-road-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
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 6 143

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 161