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Myrtle Grove Middle

901 Piner Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28409

Ranked 211 of 437 in North Carolina

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Myrtle Grove Middle

901 Piner Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28409

About Myrtle Grove Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
597
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 58.79%
Asian 1.84%
Hispanic 17.42%
Black 16.75%
Two+ Races 4.69%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
58.79%
Asian
1.84%
Hispanic
17.42%
Black
16.75%
Two+ Races
4.69%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 597
45.39%
271 Female
54.61%
326 Male

Student Population

597 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

199 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Myrtle Grove Middle Contact Information

Address

901 Piner Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28409

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Phone

(910) 350-2100

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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

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Latest News

The last few weeks of the school year are a busy time for Myrtle Grove Middle School as they prepare for a number of end-of-year activities. The school will host a seventh-grade field day and the MGMS Talent Show on Friday, May 29, 2026. The next week there is an eighth-grade field day on Tuesday, June 2, with the eighth-grade dance on Wednesday, June 3. The end-of-year celebrations wrap up Thursday, June 4, with the sixth-grade field day and eighth-grade promotion ceremony, followed by the last day of school Friday, June 5.

FAQ

Q1. Does Myrtle Grove Middle offer exploratory classes outside core subjects?

Ans. Yes. During the regular school day, Myrtle Grove Middle provides electives in visual arts, music, technology and physical education.

Q2. How are students introduced to middle school routines at Myrtle Grove Middle?

Ans. The orientation allows students to learn hallway procedures, schedules and classroom expectations before the academic year begins.

Q3. Are athletics a major part of student life at Myrtle Grove Middle?

Ans. Yes. Many students at Myrtle Grove Middle participate in football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track during different sports seasons.

Q4. What does classroom learning look like at Myrtle Grove Middle?

Ans. Students rotate through core classes and electives throughout the day, engaging in discussions, working on projects and completing subject-based assignments.

Q5. What are some resources parents often use at Myrtle Grove Middle?

Ans. Many families use district online platforms for bus information, school calendars, and cafeteria account services.

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
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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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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