East Wilkes Middle School
Tel:
(336) 651-4300
- East Wilkes Middle School serves 410 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- East Wilkes Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Wilkes Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- East Wilkes Middle School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- East Wilkes Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of East Wilkes Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1135 out of 2561 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 18% |
| Black | 3% | 25% |
| White | 86% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Wilkes Middle School is East Wilkes High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elkin Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is C B Eller Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ronda East Wilkes High School Grades: 9-12 | 543 students
1.5 miles
13315 Elkin Hwy 268
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200 1.5 9-12 543 - Elkin C B Eller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
2.2 miles
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100 2.2 PK-5 289 - Elkin Elkin High School Grades: 9-12 | 377 students
2.5 miles
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858 2.5 9-12 377 - Elkin Elkin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 159 students
2.5 miles
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175 2.5 7-8 159 - Elkin Elkin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 655 students
2.8 miles
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756 2.8 PK-6 655
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