West Rowan Middle School
- West Rowan Middle School serves 653 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- West Rowan Middle School's student population of 653 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 653 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Rowan Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Rowan Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall School Rank | #1982 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 47% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 46% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 23% | 17% |
Black | 13% | 26% |
White | 62% | 49% |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.46 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rowan-Salisbury s School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Rowan Middle School is West Rowan High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Knox Middle School (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hurley Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salisbury Hurley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 498 students
2.0 miles
625 Hurley School Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704)639-3038 2.0 K-5 498 - Mount Ulla West Rowan High School Grades: 9-12 | 1079 students
3.6 miles
8050 Nc 801 Hwy
Mount Ulla, NC 28125
(704)278-9233 3.6 9-12 1079 - Woodleaf Woodleaf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 345 students
3.8 miles
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704)278-2203 3.8 PK-5 345 - Salisbury Isenberg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
4.5 miles
2800 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704)639-3009 4.5 PK-5 413 - Cleveland Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 280 students
5.6 miles
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704)278-2131 5.6 K-5 280
School Reviews
5 Outstanding teachers and staff! - Posted by Parent - Alias |
5 This is from a grandparent. My grandson is so happy (so far) after being at Hurley School. He said he couldn't talk anytime there, but at West he can. Little things like being able to chew gum and have his cell phone are like rewards. No complaints yet. He even wants to get to school early to have breakfast. So glad he was able to transfer there where he has friends. Thank you! - Posted by Parent - schum |
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