Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, West Mcdowell 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
West Mcdowell 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 West Mcdowell Middle School is 0.39, 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.
West Mcdowell Middle School is ranked #1554 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Mcdowell Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Mcdowell Middle School?
605 students attend West Mcdowell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West Mcdowell Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Mcdowell Middle School?
West Mcdowell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Mcdowell Middle School offer ?
West Mcdowell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Mcdowell Middle School part of?
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