Erwin Middle School
Tel:
(828)232-4264
- Erwin Middle School serves 688 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Erwin Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Erwin Middle School's student population of 688 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 688 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Erwin Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Erwin Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1710 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 17% |
| Black | 6% | 26% |
| White | 64% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buncombe County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Erwin Middle School is Erwin High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Francine Delany New School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eblen Intermediate (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Asheville Erwin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1316 students
0.1 miles
60 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)232-4251 0.1 9-12 1316 - Asheville Eblen Intermediate Grades: 5-6 | 731 students
0.2 miles
59 Lee's Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)255-5757 0.2 5-6 731 - Asheville West Buncombe Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 561 students
0.2 miles
175 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)232-4282 0.2 K-4 561 - Asheville Emma Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 353 students
2.1 miles
37 Brickyard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)232-4272 2.1 K-4 353 - Asheville Johnston Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 296 students
2.2 miles
230 Johnston Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)232-4291 2.2 K-4 296
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