East Alexander Middle

Alexander County Schools
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
559 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Alexander Middle School, located in Hiddenite, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Alexander County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By prioritizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, the faculty aims to equip students with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of their adolescent years successfully.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, East Alexander Middle emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which serve to build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. With a focus on community and collaboration, East Alexander Middle School strives to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
559
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    399 (71.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (16.3 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    28 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Alexander County Schools
Phone: (828)632-7565
Website: http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/eastalexander
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 504
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 6 168
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 188
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alexander Virtual Academy
Alexander County Schools
13 Students
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681 (9.7 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 8th