Cuthbertson Middle

cms.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,344 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cuthbertson Middle School, located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is a key component of the Union County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body in a rapidly growing suburban community. It fosters an environment that emphasizes rigorous coursework, critical thinking, and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cuthbertson Middle School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs. These opportunities are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal growth outside the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential while building a sense of school pride and belonging.

1,344

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cuthbertson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	131
Black	79
Asian	142
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
936 (69.6 %)
Asian
142 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
131 (9.7 %)
Black
79 (5.9 %)
Two or More
54 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-0107
Website:	http://cms.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 439

Grade 7 442

Grade 8 463