North Rowan Middle School
Tel:
(704)639-3018
- North Rowan Middle School serves 480 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- North Rowan Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52%.
Top Placements
North Rowan Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Rowan Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- North Rowan Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Rowan Middle School is 0.68, which is equal to 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 School Rank | #2362 out of 2561 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 48% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 17% |
| Black | 46% | 25% |
| White | 30% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Rowan Middle School is North Rowan High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Henderson High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Rowan Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spencer North Rowan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
0.1 miles
600 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704)639-3042 0.1 PK-5 523 - Spencer North Rowan High School Grades: 9-12 | 616 students
0.3 miles
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704)636-4420 0.3 9-12 616 - Salisbury Dole Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
1.8 miles
465 Choate Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704)639-3046 1.8 PK-5 514 - Salisbury Henderson High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 71 students
2.4 miles
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704)639-3134 2.4 6-12 71 - Salisbury Overton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
2.9 miles
1825 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704)639-3000 2.9 K-5 385
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