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Northwest Middle School

5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 887 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest Middle School's student population of 887 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
887 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northwest Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2434 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northwest Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 1995-96 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Middle School's ranking?
Northwest Middle School is ranked #2434 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Middle School often compared to?
Northwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanes Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northwest Middle School?
887 students attend Northwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Northwest Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Middle School offer ?
Northwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwest Middle School part of?
Northwest Middle School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

School Reviews
4   3/19/2021
I attended Northwest middle school from 2019 to 2020. It's an amazing school with excellent teachers. Just pray to god you don't get stuck with Mrs. Oakes.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
5   11/2/2009
Quality of academic programs great! Made AYP and met 33 of 33 targets! Highest Science EOG scores in county!
- Posted by Teacher - stary

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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