Western Guilford Middle School serves 688 students in grades 6-8.
Western Guilford 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Guilford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Western Guilford Middle School's student population of 688 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Guilford Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Western Guilford Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
52%
25%
White
14%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Western Guilford Middle School is ranked #1843 out of 2,568 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Western Guilford Middle School?
688 students attend Western Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Western Guilford Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Guilford Middle School?
Western Guilford 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 Guilford Middle School offer ?
Western Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Guilford Middle School part of?
Western Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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