Asheville Middle School

211 S French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Asheville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Asheville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Asheville Middle School's student population of 623 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Asheville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asheville Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1182 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
42%
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51%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Asheville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
23%
25%
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White
56%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Asheville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asheville Middle School's ranking?
Asheville Middle School is ranked #1182 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Asheville Middle School often compared to?
Asheville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montford North Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Asheville Middle School?
623 students attend Asheville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Asheville Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asheville Middle School?
Asheville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Asheville Middle School offer ?
Asheville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Asheville Middle School part of?
Asheville Middle School is part of Asheville City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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