Maiden Middle School

maidenms.catawbaschools.net/

451 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Maiden Middle School, located at 518 North C Avenue in Maiden, North Carolina, is a public educational institution serving students in the Catawba County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility. By providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students, the school strives to prepare its learners for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to discover their individual talents and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Maiden Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of programs and activities designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging participation in athletics, arts, and student organizations. With a commitment to supporting both the educational and emotional well-being of its students, Maiden Middle serves as a central pillar of the local community, working in partnership with parents and educators to ensure a supportive and successful middle school experience.

451

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maiden Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	71
Black	21
Asian	38
Two or More	29

White
292 (64.7%)
Hispanic
71 (15.7%)
Asian
38 (8.4%)
Two or More
29 (6.4%)
Black
21 (4.7%)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)428-2326
Website:	http://maidenms.catawbaschools.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 229

Grade 8 222