At a glance
Reported students
1,447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
Porter Ridge Middle School: 1,447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Porter Ridge Middle School
Porter Ridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Indian Trail. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Union County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,447 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, above the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Porter Ridge Middle School
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black13.2%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Union County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Weddington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,324 reported students
Cuthbertson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,323 reported students
Marvin Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,277 reported students
Piedmont Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
980 reported students
Sun Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
909 reported students
Parkwood Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
879 reported students
Public schools near Porter Ridge Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Ridge High School High · Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,809 | 0.2 mi |
| Piedmont Middle Middle · Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 980 | 4.5 mi |
| Sun Valley Middle Middle · Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 909 | 5.5 mi |
| Monroe Middle Middle · Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 802 | 8.2 mi |
| Mint Hill Middle Middle · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 06–08 | 878 | 8.4 mi |
| Crestdale Middle Middle · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 06–08 | 989 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Porter Ridge Middle School
What grades does Porter Ridge Middle School serve?
Porter Ridge Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Union County Public Schools.
How many students attend Porter Ridge Middle School?
Porter Ridge Middle School reported 1,447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Porter Ridge Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 1,447 students and 62.77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Porter Ridge Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Porter Ridge Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Porter Ridge Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Porter Ridge Middle School in?
Porter Ridge Middle School is part of Union County Public Schools, based in Monroe, NC, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Porter Ridge Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Porter Ridge High School (0.2 mi), Piedmont Middle (4.5 mi), Sun Valley Middle (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.