McDougle Middle

900 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

mms.chccs.k12.nc.us

659 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McDougle Middle School, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a key part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated on Old Fayetteville Road in a community known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence. The school provides a comprehensive middle school experience designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

Academically, McDougle Middle is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive learning environment, often characterized by active parent involvement and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the resources of the surrounding Chapel Hill area, the school works to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of high school while encouraging them to be engaged and responsible members of their community.

659

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDougle Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	167
Black	69
Asian	17
Two or More	47

White
359 (54.5%)
Hispanic
167 (25.3%)
Black
69 (10.5%)
Two or More
47 (7.1%)
Asian
17 (2.6%)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)933-1556
Website:	http://mms.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 217

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 225