Southeast Middle

sems.rss.k12.nc.us

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southeast Middle School, located at 1570 Peeler Rd in Salisbury, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student character, and preparation for high school success. By focusing on the middle-grades transition, the school aims to engage students through a variety of core subjects while encouraging personal development during these formative years.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to create a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the classroom, Southeast Middle typically provides opportunities for student involvement in athletics, clubs, and extracurricular activities, which help promote school spirit and a sense of belonging. For those seeking the most current information on academic calendars, staff directories, or specific programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for families and the local community.

559

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	229
Black	45
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
247 (44.2 %)
Hispanic
229 (41.0 %)
Black
45 (8.1 %)
Two or More
29 (5.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)638-5561
Website:	http://sems.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
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 6 159

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 235