Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Flat Rock 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 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flat Rock Middle serves the southern part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 18.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flat Rock Middle School's student population of 674 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock Middle School is 0.65, 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
#2489 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
40%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
10%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flat Rock Middle School's ranking?
Flat Rock Middle School is ranked #2489 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Flat Rock Middle School often compared to?
Flat Rock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clemmons Middle School, Wiley Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Flat Rock Middle School?
674 students attend Flat Rock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Flat Rock Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flat Rock Middle School?
Flat Rock Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Flat Rock Middle School offer ?
Flat Rock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flat Rock Middle School part of?
Flat Rock Middle School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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