Serving 923 students in grades 6-10, Paisley Ib Magnet School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paisley Ib Magnet School's student population of 923 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paisley Ib Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paisley Ib Magnet School is 0.65, 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
#1629 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
52%
25%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Paisley Ib Magnet School's ranking?
Paisley Ib Magnet School is ranked #1629 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Paisley Ib Magnet School?
923 students attend Paisley Ib Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paisley Ib Magnet School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paisley Ib Magnet School?
Paisley Ib Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paisley Ib Magnet School offer ?
Paisley Ib Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Paisley Ib Magnet School part of?
Paisley Ib Magnet School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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