Serving 759 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.65, 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.
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?
759 students attend Northwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Northwest Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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?
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
511/2/2009
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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
