W A Pattillo Middle

Edgecombe County Public Schools
501 East Ave
Tarboro, NC 27886
303 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
W.A. Pattillo Middle School, located in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Edgecombe County. As part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools district, the institution is named in honor of William Alston Pattillo, a notable historical figure in local education. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes community engagement and provides a range of programs designed to meet the holistic needs of its students. Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as math, science, and language arts, W.A. Pattillo Middle incorporates extracurricular activities and support services aimed at boosting student participation and achievement. By utilizing local resources and district-wide initiatives, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all children within the Tarboro community.
303
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    229 (75.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (11.2 %)
  • White
    30 (9.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3 %)
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: Edgecombe County Public Schools
Phone: (252)823-3812
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
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 90
Grade 7 103
Grade 8 110
Gender Ratio