School Overview
Parkwood Middle School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Union County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural-suburban setting, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The school curriculum emphasizes core subjects—math, science, social studies, and English language arts—while offering a variety of elective courses and extracurricular programs, such as athletics, music, and art, designed to engage students in well-rounded learning experiences.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Parkwood community and places a significant focus on preparing its students for success as they transition into high school. With an emphasis on character development and a supportive learning environment, Parkwood Middle utilizes local and district resources to help students navigate the challenges of middle school. Families and community members often participate in school events, reflecting the school’s goal of maintaining an open, collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the student body.
828
Total Students
40.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkwood Middle
Demographic Student Count
White563
Hispanic132
Black83
Asian2
Two or More47
American Indian1
  • White
    563 (68.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    132 (15.9 %)
  • Black
    83 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Union County Public Schools
Phone: (704)296-0655
Website: http://pwms.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 396
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 6 267
Grade 7 269
Grade 8 292

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkwood Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6267
Grade 7269
Grade 8292
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkwood Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41550.1%
Male41349.9%