Below Average
#2127 of 2,648 schools in NC
Lowrance Middle
Middle School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1394 Thurmond St, Winston-salem, NC 27105
- Math 18% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowrance Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowrance 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$41,580
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley Ib Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–10 | 0.0 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Wiley Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Clemmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,149 | 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.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Lowrance Middle is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowrance Middle
Lowrance Middle is a public middle school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 136 students in grades 6th-10th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,127 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowrance Middle
What grades does Lowrance Middle serve?
Lowrance Middle serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend Lowrance Middle?
Lowrance Middle has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowrance Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowrance Middle is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowrance Middle rank in NC?
Lowrance Middle ranks #2,127 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lowrance Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowrance Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lowrance Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowrance Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lowrance Middle a charter school?
No, Lowrance Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowrance Middle a Title I school?
No, Lowrance Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowrance Middle?
97.8% of students at Lowrance 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (336) 703-4181
- Area population (ZIP 27105)
- 41,257
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 27105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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