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#1146 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 43% in state
Woodland Heights Middle
Middle School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Mooresville, NC
An Iredell-statesville Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
272 Forest Lake Blvd, Mooresville, NC 28117
- Math 70% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodland Heights Middle score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (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
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodland Heights 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,373/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mooresville), 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
$109,310
Median home value
$567,200
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brawley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Langtree Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,640 | Compare → |
| Pine Lake PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,885 | 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.
Iredell-statesville Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Woodland Heights Middle is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodland Heights Middle
Woodland Heights Middle is a public middle school in Mooresville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 528 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodland Heights Middle
What grades does Woodland Heights Middle serve?
Woodland Heights Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Woodland Heights Middle?
Woodland Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodland Heights Middle rank in NC?
Woodland Heights Middle ranks #1,146 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Woodland Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodland Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Woodland Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Heights Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodland Heights Middle a charter school?
No, Woodland Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodland Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, Woodland Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Heights Middle?
25.6% of students at Woodland Heights 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (704) 664-4430
- Area population (ZIP 28117)
- 48,170
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 28117; 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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