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#2579 of 2,648 schools in NC
Northwest Middle
Middle School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5501 Murray Road, Winston-salem, NC 27106
- Math 30% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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
$66,091
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Kingswood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Mineral Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Clemmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,149 | 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.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #74 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
Northwest Middle is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Middle
Northwest Middle is a public middle school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 759 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,579 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Middle
What grades does Northwest Middle serve?
Northwest Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Middle?
Northwest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Middle rank in NC?
Northwest Middle ranks #2,579 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northwest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Middle has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Middle a charter school?
No, Northwest Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Middle a Title I school?
No, Northwest Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Middle?
99.6% of students at Northwest 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
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (336) 703-4161
- Area population (ZIP 27106)
- 49,296
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 27106; 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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