Spring Lake Middle

www.slms.ccs.k12.nc.us

500 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spring Lake Middle School is a public middle school located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility.

Beyond academics, Spring Lake Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, working closely with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. With its focus on innovation and a student-centered approach, Spring Lake Middle School strives to create a safe and nurturing campus where all students can thrive.

500

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Lake Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	85
Black	314
Asian	2
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
314 (62.8%)
Hispanic
85 (17.0%)
Two or More
49 (9.8%)
White
45 (9.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)497-1175
Website:	http://www.slms.ccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
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 6 158

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 181

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spring Lake Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	158
Grade 7	161
Grade 8	181

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spring Lake Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	49.4%
Male	253	50.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th