Turrentine Middle

1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/tms

739 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Turrentine Middle School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, serves as a key institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement, Turrentine aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s culture is defined by a dedication to student success through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to keep students actively engaged. Its position within the Edgewood Avenue community makes it a central hub for local families, and the administration works closely with parents and community partners to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through its focus on rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning, Turrentine Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

739

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turrentine Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	250
Black	251
Asian	27
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Black
251 (34.0%)
Hispanic
250 (33.8%)
White
157 (21.2%)
Two or More
48 (6.5%)
Asian
27 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6150
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/tms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
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 6 254

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 233