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#1083 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Elementary School · Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork · Walkertown, NC
An Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3125 Williston Rd, Walkertown, NC 27051
- Math 33% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average393/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,825
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is listed in Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is a public elementary school in Walkertown, NC, part of Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
What grades does Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork serve?
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork?
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork?
The student-teacher ratio at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork rank in NC?
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork ranks #1,083 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork's MySchoolScout rating?
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork a charter school?
No, Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork a Title I school?
No, Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork?
69.0% of students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (336) 748-4090
- Area population (ZIP 27051)
- 7,674
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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