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North Rowan Middle
Middle School · Rowan-salisbury Schools · Spencer, NC
A Rowan-salisbury Schools middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
512 Charles St, Spencer, NC 28159
- Math 21% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Rowan Middle score 24% 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 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Rowan 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,396
Median home value
$160,300
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28159; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Salisbury Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 4.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| China Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 562 | Compare → |
| Corriher Lipe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 460 | 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.
Rowan-salisbury Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #23 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Rowan Middle is listed in Rowan-Salisbury Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Rowan Middle
North Rowan Middle is a public middle school in Spencer, NC, part of Rowan-salisbury Schools, serving approximately 564 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,560 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Rowan Middle
What grades does North Rowan Middle serve?
North Rowan Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Rowan Middle?
North Rowan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rowan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Rowan Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Rowan Middle rank in NC?
North Rowan Middle ranks #2,560 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Rowan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Rowan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 North Rowan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Rowan Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Rowan Middle a charter school?
No, North Rowan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Rowan Middle a Title I school?
No, North Rowan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Rowan Middle?
97.0% of students at North Rowan 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
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rowan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (704) 639-3018
- Area population (ZIP 28159)
- 3,181
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 28159; 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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