Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, Welborn 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 11% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welborn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Welborn Middle School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Welborn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welborn Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2312 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
62%
25%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welborn Middle School's ranking?
Welborn Middle School is ranked #2312 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Welborn Middle School often compared to?
Welborn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Guilford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Welborn Middle School?
427 students attend Welborn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Welborn Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welborn Middle School?
Welborn Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Welborn Middle School offer ?
Welborn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Welborn Middle School part of?
Welborn Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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