Coats-Erwin Middle

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589 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coats-Erwin Middle School, located in Dunn, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational institution within the Harnett County School District. Situated along NC Highway 55E, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic standards and the social-emotional needs of its learners.

As a community-focused school, Coats-Erwin Middle maintains a strong connection with the surrounding Dunn, Coats, and Erwin areas. The school integrates various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs to ensure that students are well-rounded and motivated. Through its commitment to a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, embody school spirit, and contribute positively to their local community.

589

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coats-Erwin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	210
Black	104
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	4

White
246 (41.8%)
Hispanic
210 (35.7%)
Black
104 (17.7%)
Two or More
24 (4.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(910)230-0300
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/14#calendar20664/20190501/month
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	580
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 6 190

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 208