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West Edgecombe Middle School
West Edgecombe Middle School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a middle school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily rural area.
Location Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Governance Public District School
Grades Middle
Students 275
Locale Rural
Principal Kelsey Ballard
Demographics
Percentage of students*
4%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
21%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 65%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 7%
White 24%
2+ Races —
Why West Edgecombe Middle School was nominated
West Edgecombe Middle School implements the innovative learning model, Math Block, which reimagines math education through an ideas-focused approach so learners can build deep mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills.
Student experience design
'- Change is inevitable. As educators, we recognize that we must keep pace in order to meet the needs of our evolving students. - We must provide students with the best learning experience possible, putting a highly qualified teacher in each classroom, every day. - We have to listen to the voices of our students, drawing out voice from even our quietest students to IGNITE purpose and passion within each student. - We want students to have a sense of belonging within the school and community. - We want students to know their purpose and discover their passions while developing resiliency in the face of challenges.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles |
5+ years
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High Quality Instructional Materials |
5+ years
|
|
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need |
5+ years
|
|
Students Access Their Own Data |
Less than a year
|
All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Blended Learning
Career Exploration
Co-leadership
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Individual Learning Paths
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Project-based Learning
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Better support a specific population of students
Better support economically disadvantaged students
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.