Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Mineral Springs 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 6% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mineral Springs Middle serves the northeast part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 22.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mineral Springs Middle School's student population of 702 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs Middle School is 0.59, 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
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
51%
22%
Black
39%
24%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
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 Mineral Springs Middle School's ranking?
Mineral Springs Middle School is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mineral Springs Middle School?
702 students attend Mineral Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mineral Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mineral Springs Middle School?
Mineral Springs Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mineral Springs Middle School offer ?
Mineral Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mineral Springs Middle School part of?
Mineral Springs Middle School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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