Harry M Arndt Middle

3350 34th Street Drive NE
Hickory, NC 28601

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Arndt/default.aspx

631 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Harry M. Arndt Middle School, located in Hickory, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Catawba County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students navigating their early adolescent years. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement and personal growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive learning culture, utilizing a variety of resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing effective communication between staff, students, and parents, Arndt Middle School aims to build a collaborative educational experience. Their official website serves as a central hub for school operations, providing families with essential information regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and district policies to ensure the school community remains well-informed and connected.

631

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry M Arndt Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	205
Black	40
Asian	34
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
305 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
205 (32.5 %)
Two or More
46 (7.3 %)
Black
40 (6.3 %)
Asian
34 (5.4 %)
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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)256-9545
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Arndt/default.aspx
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 323

Grade 8 308