Very Good
#649 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 25% in state
William Ellis Middle
Middle School · Davie County Schools · Advance, NC
A Davie County Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
144 William Ellis Drive, Advance, NC 27006
- Math 72% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Ellis Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Ellis 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,512/100K
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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
$94,477
Median home value
$319,700
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Davie County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Davie AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
| Davie County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 4–8 | Not available | 39 | Compare → |
| North Davie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 414 | Compare → |
| South Davie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 510 | 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.
Davie County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Ellis Middle is listed in Davie County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Ellis Middle
William Ellis Middle is a public middle school in Advance, NC, part of Davie County Schools, serving approximately 469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Ellis Middle
What grades does William Ellis Middle serve?
William Ellis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William Ellis Middle?
William Ellis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Ellis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Ellis Middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Ellis Middle rank in NC?
William Ellis Middle ranks #649 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is William Ellis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
William Ellis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 William Ellis Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Ellis Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Ellis Middle a charter school?
No, William Ellis Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Ellis Middle a Title I school?
No, William Ellis Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Ellis Middle?
38.4% of students at William Ellis 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Davie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (336) 751-2107
- Area population (ZIP 27006)
- 16,254
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 27006; 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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