Holbrook Middle

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/holbrook

712 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Holbrook Middle School, located in Lowell, North Carolina, is a part of the Gaston County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with social and emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to high school, offering a range of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities intended to help students explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Holbrook Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize character development and community involvement, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and school clubs. By maintaining a focus on both educational rigor and student well-being, the school strives to create a positive learning environment where students feel empowered to succeed and contribute to the wider Gaston County community.

712

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holbrook Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	197
Black	217
Asian	9
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
242 (34.0%)
Black
217 (30.5%)
Hispanic
197 (27.7%)
Two or More
46 (6.5%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9607
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/holbrook
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
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 6 210

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 251

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holbrook Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	210
Grade 7	251
Grade 8	251

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holbrook Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	49.2%
Male	362	50.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th