Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Whitewater 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitewater Middle serves the west part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.3 miles and the furthest edge located 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitewater Middle School's student population of 731 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitewater Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitewater Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2200 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewater Middle School's ranking?
Whitewater Middle School is ranked #2200 out of 2,617 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Whitewater Middle School?
731 students attend Whitewater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whitewater Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitewater Middle School?
Whitewater Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitewater Middle School offer ?
Whitewater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewater Middle School part of?
Whitewater Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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