Walter R Johnson Middle
Morganton, NC
PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
D grade for 2024–25, score 50.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | D | D | D |
| School performance score | 46 | 45 | 50 |
| School achievement score | 36.7 | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Reading and math | 36.3% | 36.1% | 43.2% |
| English learner progress | Below 5% | Below 5% | 8.5% |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | 68.2% | 67.7% | 48.7% |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 36.5% | 42.3% | 50.6% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 36.1% | 30% | 35.9% |
| School growth score | 82.1 | 78.2 | 90.6 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Math performance grade | D | D | C |
| Math performance score | 44 | 50 | 58 |
| Math growth score | 75.1 | 80.6 | 89 |
| Math growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Reading performance grade | D | F | D |
| Reading performance score | 45 | 37 | 45 |
| Reading growth score | 79.4 | 66.5 | 79.9 |
| Reading growth status | Met | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
4.535 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 6.550 | 9.174 | 4.535 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
133.79 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 342.79 | 346.33 | 133.79 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 488 | 442 |
| Suspended out of school | 19.7% · 96 | 19.2% · 85 |
| Suspended in school | 17.2% · 84 | 17.6% · 78 |
| Expelled | 0.2% · 1 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Enrollment
439 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino59.9%
White25.3%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian1.8%
Two or More Races6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370048002662
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 439 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.8
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24