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#1022 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 39% in state
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Middle School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5140 NW Cabarrus Drive, Concord, NC 28027
- Math 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Cabarrus Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest Cabarrus 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$89,101
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Valor Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–10 | 4.2 mi | 41 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #21 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Cabarrus Middle is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Northwest Cabarrus Middle is a public middle school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 817 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Cabarrus Middle
What grades does Northwest Cabarrus Middle serve?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Cabarrus Middle is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Cabarrus Middle rank in NC?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle ranks #1,022 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northwest Cabarrus Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Cabarrus Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Cabarrus Middle a charter school?
No, Northwest Cabarrus Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Cabarrus Middle a Title I school?
No, Northwest Cabarrus Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
62.1% of students at Northwest Cabarrus 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
- 817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6550
- Area population (ZIP 28027)
- 79,429
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 28027; 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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