WILLIAM ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

William Ellis Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Davie County Schools school district, located in Advance, NC with about 482 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 35 teachers, William Ellis Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William Ellis Middle School, located in Advance, North Carolina, is part of the Davie County Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to cultivate a community where students feel connected, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, William Ellis Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community and parents, utilizing these relationships to enhance student learning experiences and maintain a positive, safe campus culture. Through its commitment to instructional excellence and student engagement, the school serves as a central pillar of the Advance community.

For more information, contact William Ellis Middle at (336) 998-2007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

144 William Ellis Drive
Advance, NC 27006
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WILLIAM ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Advance, NC with about 482 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
35.26
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 482 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM ELLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
1.5%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.