Harold E. Winkler Middle

Summary:

Harold E. Winkler Middle is a public magnet middle school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 856 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Cabarrus County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics.

Winkler Middle's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, 62% of Winkler students were proficient or better, compared to 51.9% in the district and 46.9% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with a balanced racial makeup, is another key strength, and Winkler ranks highly in the state for Asian, African American, and White student performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Winkler Middle outperforms most, including Hickory Ridge Middle and Concord Middle. While the school's performance for Hispanic students and English Language Learners is still above average, it is not as strong as for other subgroups. As the school's demographics continue to evolve, it will be important for the school and district to adapt their strategies to ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 4501 Weddington Rd NW
       Concord, NC  28027-9091


(704) 260-6450

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,533 Help


Feeder schools for Harold E. Winkler Middle:

Elementary:    Carl A Furr Elementary
    Weddington Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  923

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.6%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
20.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harold E. Winkler Middle ranks better than 83.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Harold E. Winkler Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.6%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (20.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harold E. Winkler Middle is 17.7. 5 middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harold E. Winkler Middle is $8,533. 4 middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harold E. Winkler Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harold E. Winkler Middle 132nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Harold E. Winkler Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harold E. Winkler Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 64.57 200th 673 70.3%
2014 50.89 292nd 627 53.4%
2015 48.71 380th 705 46.1%
2016 37.25 453rd 692 34.5%
2017 51.91 348th 694 49.9%
2018 52.63 346th 691 49.9%
2019 70.73 188th 737 74.5%
2021 59.99 260th 741 64.9%
2022 53.61 352nd 786 55.2%
2023 75.95 164th 784 79.1%
2024 79.92 132nd 793 83.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 104th 221 52.9%
2019 74.34 39th 237 83.5%
2021 55.21 88th 248 64.5%
2022 48.71 137th 283 51.6%
2023 44.00 174th 302 42.4%
2024 71.78 69th 306 77.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.27 41st 151 72.8%
2019 64.99 33rd 211 84.4%
2021 41.17 120th 236 49.2%
2022 28.10 255th 312 18.3%
2023 42.30 162nd 318 49.1%
2024 39.04 211th 356 40.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.54 394th 473 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.30 293rd 604 51.5%
2019 67.13 153rd 639 76.1%
2021 65.29 153rd 633 75.8%
2022 57.83 246th 689 64.3%
2023 61.66 222nd 735 69.8%
2024 56.64 291st 743 60.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.06 343rd 656 47.7%
2019 67.48 207th 684 69.7%
2021 59.71 252nd 706 64.3%
2022 55.23 302nd 733 58.8%
2023 77.74 138th 731 81.1%
2024 80.67 121st 738 83.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 94th 475 80.2%
2019 65.37 104th 504 79.4%
2021 46.71 212th 478 55.6%
2022 16.30 433rd 449 3.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.68 126th 416 69.7%
2021 66.46 155th 448 65.4%
2022 58.11 219th 450 51.3%
2023 60.10 206th 452 54.4%
2024 70.26 79th 461 82.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.45 53rd 54 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.25 342nd 665 48.6%
2019 71.16 177th 697 74.6%
2021 58.60 259th 711 63.6%
2022 49.53 368th 748 50.8%
2023 71.36 180th 747 75.9%
2024 76.84 148th 751 80.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.72 49th 99 50.5%
2022 48.31 64th 109 41.3%
2023 74.06 41st 110 62.7%
2024 80.95 23rd 110 79.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.26 216th 494 56.3%
2019 79.33 59th 519 88.6%
2021 73.97 77th 533 85.6%
2022 66.81 112th 550 79.6%
2023 78.40 80th 559 85.7%
2024 77.55 86th 560 84.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.86 290th 472 38.6%
2019 58.34 151st 493 69.4%
2021 49.42 247th 522 52.7%
2022 37.93 349th 541 35.5%
2023 57.45 193rd 553 65.1%
2024 48.73 278th 564 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at Harold E. Winkler Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.52 232nd 596 61.1%
2019 75.01 139th 624 77.7%
2021 70.49 161st 632 74.5%
2022 70.86 176th 658 73.3%
2023 82.36 103rd 656 84.3%
2024 86.50 70th 652 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Harold E. Winkler Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 530 169 10 183 3 1 22 0 918
2013 550 193 12 216 4 1 24 0 1000
2014 522 186 11 237 3 2 27 0 988
2015 487 171 17 269 1 2 31 0 978
2016 417 198 14 235 2 1 30 0 897
2017 385 181 15 260 1 0 36 0 878
2018 446 215 17 287 1 1 40 0 1007
2019 460 238 22 300 2 3 44 0 1069
2020 438 255 28 328 3 5 71 0 1128
2021 413 296 34 381 3 3 38 0 1168
2022 388 316 30 395 1 2 56 0 1188
2023 296 199 109 210 0 4 38 0 856
2024 301 188 167 214 2 4 47 0 923

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harold E. Winkler Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 918 62.5 14.6 47.2
2013 1000 60.2 16.6 50.6
2014 988 60.4 16.3 49.6
2015 978 61.0 16.0 54.6
2016 897 62.0 14.4 55
2017 878 58.9 14.8 52.7
2018 1007 58.9 17.0 47.8
2019 1069 61.9 17.2 48.3
2020 1128 62.3 18.1 48.7
2021 1168 67.0 17.4 43.3
2022 1188 66.0 18.0 37.9
2023 856 54.4 15.7 43.1
2024 923 52.0 17.7 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harold E. Winkler Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 918 62.5 14.6 47.2
2013 1000 60.2 16.6 50.6
2014 988 60.4 16.3 49.6
2015 978 61.0 16.0 54.6
2016 897 62.0 14.4 55
2017 878 58.9 14.8 52.7
2018 1007 58.9 17.0 47.8
2019 1069 61.9 17.2 48.3
2020 1128 62.3 18.1 48.7
2021 1168 67.0 17.4 43.3
2022 1188 66.0 18.0 37.9
2023 856 54.4 15.7 43.1
2024 923 52.0 17.7 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harold E. Winkler Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $668 (7.8%) $7,865 (92.2%) $8,533

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harold E. Winkler Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 164th of 784 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Harold E. Winkler Middle)71.974.4
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.262.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Harold E. Winkler Middle)65.971.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)68.860.9
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harold E. Winkler Middle)72.358.2
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.459.4
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Harold E. Winkler Middle)59.759.5
 0.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)64.858
 6.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harold E. Winkler Middle)67.968.8
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)64.556.6
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Harold E. Winkler Middle)57.754.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.958
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Harold E. Winkler Middle)85.770.6
 15.1%
   8th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)85.776.3
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1069856
 19.9%
African American238199
 16.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian22109
 395.5%
Hispanic300210
 30%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White460296
 35.7%
Two or More Races4438
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%43.1%
 5.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 923 students attended Harold E. Winkler Middle.

Harold E. Winkler Middle ranks 132nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Harold E. Winkler Middle are 33% White, 23% Hispanic, 20% African American, 18% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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