Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Mount Airy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Airy Middle School's student population of 421 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Airy Middle School's ranking?
Mount Airy Middle School is ranked #997 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Airy Middle School often compared to?
Mount Airy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mount Airy Middle School?
421 students attend Mount Airy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mount Airy Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Airy Middle School?
Mount Airy Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Airy Middle School offer ?
Mount Airy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mount Airy Middle School part of?
Mount Airy Middle School is part of Mount Airy City Schools School District.
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