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#1228 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 46% in state
Harold E. Winkler Middle
Middle School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4501 Weddington Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027
- Math 48% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harold E. Winkler Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harold E. Winkler Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$89,101
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Valor Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Concord AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 663 | Compare → |
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.
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.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #27 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harold E. Winkler Middle is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harold E. Winkler Middle
Harold E. Winkler Middle is a public middle school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 923 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harold E. Winkler Middle
What grades does Harold E. Winkler Middle serve?
Harold E. Winkler Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harold E. Winkler Middle?
Harold E. Winkler Middle has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold E. Winkler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold E. Winkler Middle is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harold E. Winkler Middle rank in NC?
Harold E. Winkler Middle ranks #1,228 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Harold E. Winkler Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Harold E. Winkler Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Harold E. Winkler Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold E. Winkler Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Harold E. Winkler Middle a charter school?
No, Harold E. Winkler Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harold E. Winkler Middle a Title I school?
No, Harold E. Winkler Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harold E. Winkler Middle?
40.5% of students at Harold E. Winkler 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
- 923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6450
- Area population (ZIP 28027)
- 79,429
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 28027; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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