Porter Ridge Middle School

prms.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,447 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Porter Ridge Middle School, located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing high academic standards and a culture of mutual respect, the school strives to prepare its middle-grades learners for the transition into high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Porter Ridge Middle School provides a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their personal interests and build a strong sense of community. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Indian Trail community to ensure that students are well-supported both inside and outside the classroom. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and robust school resources, Porter Ridge aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens.

1,447

Total Students

62.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	349
Black	191
Asian	118
Two or More	100
American Indian	1

White
688 (47.5%)
Hispanic
349 (24.1%)
Black
191 (13.2%)
Asian
118 (8.2%)
Two or More
100 (6.9%)
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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)225-7555
Website:	http://prms.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 498

Grade 7 464

Grade 8 485