NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Northwest Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston Salem, NC with about 945 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 61 teachers, Northwest Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Northwest Middle School, located on Murray Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. It is committed to fostering an environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of young adolescents during a formative stage of their lives.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northwest Middle emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage student engagement. By leveraging its connection to the larger school district’s resources and digital platform, the school provides parents and students with accessible information regarding academic expectations, school events, and community involvement opportunities. Through these efforts, Northwest Middle aims to prepare its students to be successful, responsible citizens in their future academic and personal pursuits.

For more information, contact Northwest Middle at (336) 703-4161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106-9633
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NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Winston Salem, NC with about 945 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
945
Teachers:
61.42
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
Title I schoolwide 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 945 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.8%
Black or African American
35.7%
White
19.0%
Two or more races
4.0%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.