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#2593 of 2,648 schools in NC

Flat Rock Middle

Middle School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC

A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4648 Ebert Rd, Winston-salem, NC 27127

  • Math 23% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-34.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,811
Chronic Absenteeism52.1%

Students at Flat Rock Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Flat Rock Middle 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 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,758/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,822

Median home value

$189,900

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clemmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–82.2 mi1,149Compare →
Union Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–123.3 mi455Compare →
Kernersville MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–8Not available754Compare →
Lewisville MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available871Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#77 of 78
District spending per student
$13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flat Rock Middle is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flat Rock Middle

Flat Rock Middle is a public middle school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 703 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,593 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flat Rock Middle

What grades does Flat Rock Middle serve?

Flat Rock Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Flat Rock Middle?

Flat Rock Middle has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flat Rock Middle rank in NC?

Flat Rock Middle ranks #2,593 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Flat Rock Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Flat Rock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Flat Rock Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flat Rock Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Flat Rock Middle a charter school?

No, Flat Rock Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flat Rock Middle a Title I school?

No, Flat Rock Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flat Rock Middle?

99.6% of students at Flat Rock Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
703
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Forsyth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.1%
Area population (ZIP 27127)
41,450
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
36.3
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 27127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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