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#1308 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 49% in state
Newton-conover Middle
Middle School · Newton Conover City Schools · Conover, NC
A Newton Conover City Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
873 Northern Dr NW, Conover, NC 28613
- Math 57% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newton-conover Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 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 50% (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
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Newton-conover 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,690
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conover Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Harry M Arndt MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 3.9 mi | 628 | 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.
Newton Conover City Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton-conover Middle is listed in Newton Conover City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton-conover Middle
Newton-conover Middle is a public middle school in Conover, NC, part of Newton Conover City Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton-conover Middle
What grades does Newton-conover Middle serve?
Newton-conover Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Newton-conover Middle?
Newton-conover Middle has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton-conover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton-conover Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton-conover Middle rank in NC?
Newton-conover Middle ranks #1,308 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Newton-conover Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton-conover Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Newton-conover Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton-conover Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newton-conover Middle a charter school?
No, Newton-conover Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton-conover Middle a Title I school?
No, Newton-conover Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton-conover Middle?
66.4% of students at Newton-conover 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Catawba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (828) 464-4221
- Area population (ZIP 28613)
- 23,486
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 28613; 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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