Lowrance Middle

1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2288

131 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

Lowrance Middle School, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is specifically designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, focusing on providing a highly structured and supportive environment. Its curriculum is tailored to foster both academic growth and functional life skills, ensuring that students receive the individualized attention necessary to succeed according to their unique educational plans.

Beyond core academics, Lowrance Middle emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, incorporating therapeutic support and specialized instruction to help students navigate their social and emotional growth. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting, the school creates a community-focused atmosphere where staff and families collaborate closely. The school’s commitment to personalized learning and inclusive practices reflects its mission to empower students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing educational landscape.

131

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowrance Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	46
Black	46
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
46 (35.1 %)
Black
46 (35.1 %)
White
31 (23.7 %)
Two or More
6 (4.6 %)
Asian
2 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4181
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2288
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 30

Grade 9 30

Grade 10 21