Emma B Trask Middle

About Emma B Trask Middle

Emma B. Trask Middle School, located at 2900 N. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28405, serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is a public middle school operating within New Hanover County Schools. Current enrollment figures place the student population at more than 651 students, with a student-teacher ratio close to 15:1. School demographics reflect a campus population made up of roughly 54% boys and 46% girls. Recent assessment data showed about 53% of students were proficient in math, while nearly 49% met proficiency standards in reading. Outside of the classroom, campus life is enriched by activities throughout the year such as athletics, chorus programs, leadership opportunities, arts courses and academic clubs. The school also maintains strong ties to surrounding Wilmington neighborhoods and district-wide student events. Many students later continue into New Hanover County high schools with access to broader academic pathways and extracurricular programs. Homes around the North College Road area often range from the upper-$200Ks into the mid-$400Ks, with pricing influenced by neighborhood growth and nearby commercial development. Emma B. Trask Middle School remains part of many Wilmington-area school comparisons tied to top middle schools in North Carolina.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 49% in Reading.

43

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

651

Total Students

$60104

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 53.3%

Asian 2.61%

Hispanic 21.35%

Black 14.44%

Two+ Races 7.83%

Native Am. 0.46%

White

53.3%

Asian

2.61%

Hispanic

21.35%

Black

14.44%

Two+ Races

7.83%

Native Am.

0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 651

45.93%

299 Female

54.07%

352 Male

Student Population

651 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

162 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Emma B Trask Middle Contact Information

Address

2900 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28405

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Phone

(910) 350-2142

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Website

http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/trask

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Some $94.7 million will be spent on a major campus replacement project at Emma B. Trask Middle School. The project is part of a $320.5 million county school bond approved by county commissioners and the local school board. Long-term district modernization efforts include a total replacement of the current school facility. This investment demonstrates ongoing commitment to upgraded educational infrastructure and improved learning environments for students and staff.

FAQ

Q1. Can students at Emma B Trask Middle participate in leadership programs?

Ans. Yes. Emma B Trask Middle includes student leadership groups and campus organizations tied to school involvement and service activities.

Q2. What kinds of arts programs are available at Emma B Trask Middle?

Ans. Students at Emma B Trask Middle can participate in band, chorus, theater, and visual arts throughout the academic year.

Q3. How does Emma B Trask Middle help students prepare for larger projects?

Ans. Teachers guide students through research planning, assignment timelines, and classroom expectations during major instructional units.

Q4. Are athletics programs available at Emma B Trask Middle?

Ans. Football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track are among the athletics opportunities offered at Emma B Trask Middle.

Q5. What information do parents commonly access from Emma B Trask Middle?

Ans. Families frequently review testing dates, transportation updates, and teacher conference schedules through district communication tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Emma B Trask Middle

2900 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28405

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Emma B Trask Middle

2900 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28405

About Emma B Trask Middle

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Emma B Trask Middle Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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