Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, West Alexander Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
West Alexander Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Alexander Middle School is 0.27, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Alexander Middle School?
463 students attend West Alexander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West Alexander Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Alexander Middle School?
West Alexander Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Alexander Middle School offer ?
West Alexander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Alexander Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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