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#2231 of 2,648 schools in NC

West Iredell Middle

Middle School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Statesville, NC

An Iredell-statesville Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

303 Watermelon Rd, Statesville, NC 28677

  • Math 37% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,291
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at West Iredell Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Iredell 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average409/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$59,081

Median home value

$207,000

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Iredell MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.26–8Not available567Compare →
Northview AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–12Not available80Compare →
Oakwood Middle Ib SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.96–8Not available550Compare →
The Brawley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.26–8Not available677Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Iredell-statesville Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#29 of 38
District spending per student
$11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Iredell Middle is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Iredell Middle

West Iredell Middle is a public middle school in Statesville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 534 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,231 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Iredell Middle

What grades does West Iredell Middle serve?

West Iredell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Iredell Middle?

West Iredell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Iredell Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at West Iredell Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Iredell Middle rank in NC?

West Iredell Middle ranks #2,231 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is West Iredell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

West Iredell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 West Iredell Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Iredell Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Iredell Middle a charter school?

No, West Iredell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Iredell Middle a Title I school?

No, West Iredell Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Iredell Middle?

99.4% of students at West Iredell 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
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Iredell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 28677)
37,628
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 28677; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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