Ranson Middle

www.cmsk12.org/ransonMS

757 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ranson Middle School, located on Statesville Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is deeply committed to academic achievement, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student growth and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Ranson Middle aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that focuses on core competencies and essential life skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ranson Middle is known for its focus on holistic development, often integrating programs that encourage leadership, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular participation. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Families and prospective students interested in specific programs, extracurricular activities, or current school data can find updated information and school news by visiting their official website at http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/ransonMS.

757

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	230
Black	465
Asian	31
Two or More	18

Black
465 (61.4%)
Hispanic
230 (30.4%)
Asian
31 (4.1%)
Two or More
18 (2.4%)
White
13 (1.7%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6800
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/ransonMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	754
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 6 245

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 253

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ranson Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	245
Grade 7	259
Grade 8	253

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ranson Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	353	46.6%
Male	404	53.4%

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