Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Western Alamance 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Alamance Middle School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Alamance 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 Western Alamance Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1357 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
17%
25%
White
55%
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
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Alamance Middle School's ranking?
Western Alamance Middle School is ranked #1357 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Alamance Middle School often compared to?
Western Alamance Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turrentine Middle School, Broadview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Western Alamance Middle School?
807 students attend Western Alamance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Western Alamance Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Alamance Middle School?
Western Alamance Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Alamance Middle School offer ?
Western Alamance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Alamance Middle School part of?
Western Alamance Middle School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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