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46 <br /> Section H <br /> Growth rates during this period have ranged from -5.07% to+2.30%. Capacity was decreased in <br /> 2017-18 due to changes in class size averages for kindergarten to third grade by the North <br /> Carolina State Legislature. The need for an additional Elementary School is not anticipated in the <br /> 10 year projection period. This is similar to last year's projections. <br /> Although not included in SAPFO school capacity or membership numbers, Pre-K programs <br /> continue to impact operations at District elementary schools where Pre-K programs exist. <br /> Specific impacts of Pre-K programs at the elementary school level will continue to be reviewed <br /> and discussed in the coming year. <br /> Middle <br /> The previous year(2018-19)projections for November 2019 for this level were overestimated by <br /> 27 students. The actual membership decreased by 16 students. Over the previous ten years, <br /> growth has varied widely with decreases in student membership in 2012-13, 2015-16, 2016-17, <br /> and this school year. Growth rates during this period have ranged from -1.31%to+4.00%. The <br /> need for an additional Middle School is not anticipated in the 10 year projection period. This is <br /> similar to last year's projections. <br /> High School <br /> The previous year(2018-19)projections for November 2019 for this level were underestimated <br /> by 49 students. The actual membership increased by 48 students. This school level has <br /> experienced decreases in five out of the ten previous school years. Growth rates during this <br /> period ranged from-3.93%to 4.58%. In 2012-13 student membership increased by 32 while <br /> capacity decreased by 119 at Orange County High School as a result of a N.C. Department of <br /> Public Instruction(DPI) study. Similar to last year's projections, the need for additional capacity <br /> at Cedar Ridge High School is not anticipated in the 10 year projection period. However, to <br /> address public safety concerns with the current high school capacity exceeding the 100% <br /> threshold, Orange County Schools expanding Cedar Ridge High School from initial capacity of <br /> 1,000 students to 1,500 students for the 2021-22 school year. <br /> Additional Information for Orange County School District <br /> The City of Mebane lies partially within Orange County and students within the Orange County <br /> portion of Mebane attend Orange County Schools. However, the City of Mebane is not a party <br /> 32 <br />