Mineral Springs Middle

4559 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2427

662 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mineral Springs Middle School, located on Ogburn Avenue in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a supportive educational environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in the transitional years of early adolescence, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging exploration of their individual interests.

Beyond core academics, Mineral Springs Middle emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and providing resources to help students succeed. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and participate actively in the school culture.

662

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mineral Springs Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	364
Black	238
Asian	4
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
364 (55.0 %)
Black
238 (36.0 %)
White
30 (4.5 %)
Two or More
25 (3.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-6733
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2427
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	699
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 6 189

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 228