Serving 545 students in grades 7-8, Erwin Middle 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Erwin Middle serves the western part of Asheville, NC, covering an area of approximately 109.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with distances from the school to the edge of the attendance zone averaging 8.1 miles and extending up to 15.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erwin Middle School's student population of 545 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Erwin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erwin Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1917 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erwin Middle School's ranking?
Erwin Middle School is ranked #1917 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Erwin Middle School often compared to?
Erwin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Erwin Middle School?
545 students attend Erwin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Erwin Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erwin Middle School?
Erwin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erwin Middle School offer ?
Erwin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erwin Middle School part of?
Erwin Middle School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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