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#2411 of 2,648 schools in NC
Mendenhall Middle
Middle School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
205 Willoughby Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27408
- Math 37% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendenhall Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mendenhall 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionheart Academy of the TriadPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Kiser MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Swann Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| The Convenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–9 | 2.4 mi | 203 | 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
- #110 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
Mendenhall Middle is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendenhall Middle
Mendenhall Middle is a public middle school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 619 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,411 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendenhall Middle
What grades does Mendenhall Middle serve?
Mendenhall Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mendenhall Middle?
Mendenhall Middle has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendenhall Middle rank in NC?
Mendenhall Middle ranks #2,411 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mendenhall Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendenhall Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Mendenhall Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendenhall Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mendenhall Middle a charter school?
No, Mendenhall Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendenhall Middle a Title I school?
No, Mendenhall Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendenhall Middle?
99.5% of students at Mendenhall 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
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (336) 545-2000
- 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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