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#1239 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 47% in state
Kiser Middle
Middle School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
716 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27408
- Math 53% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kiser Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kiser 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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
$89,524
Median home value
$331,000
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
64.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27408; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Convenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–9 | 0.5 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Mendenhall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Swann Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Jackson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #49 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kiser Middle is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiser Middle
Kiser Middle is a public middle school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 900 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiser Middle
What grades does Kiser Middle serve?
Kiser Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kiser Middle?
Kiser Middle has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiser Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiser Middle is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kiser Middle rank in NC?
Kiser Middle ranks #1,239 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kiser Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiser 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 Kiser Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiser Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kiser Middle a charter school?
No, Kiser Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiser Middle a Title I school?
No, Kiser Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiser Middle?
99.7% of students at Kiser 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
- 900
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (336) 370-8240
- Area population (ZIP 27408)
- 16,229
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 27408; 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
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