Third Creek Middle

359 East Barkley Rd
Statesville, NC 28677

www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/sms

400 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Statesville Middle School, located at 321 Clegg St in Statesville, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Iredell-Statesville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility for students in the middle grades. By providing a diverse curriculum and a supportive learning atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of core subjects alongside holistic development.

Beyond academics, Statesville Middle School is actively involved in the local community and utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about school news, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school-led activities, the institution aims to nurture a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

400

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Third Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	124
Black	177
Asian	2
Two or More	21

Black
177 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
124 (31.0 %)
White
76 (19.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)872-2135
Website:	http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/sms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
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 6 130

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 147