Mendenhall Middle

Summary:

Mendenhall Middle is a public middle school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 624 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 districts in the state.

Mendenhall Middle has a diverse student population, with 27.24% White, 45.35% African American, 15.54% Hispanic, and 5.45% Asian students. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Guilford County and North Carolina averages, with 6th-grade math proficiency at 50.7% compared to 49.6% for the county and 54.3% for the state. The school performs relatively well for White students, ranking 164th out of 652 North Carolina middle schools, but struggles more with other subgroups, such as Asian students (105th out of 110) and low socioeconomic status students (603rd out of 743).

Mendenhall Middle's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 289th out of 627 North Carolina middle schools in 2013-2014 to 482nd out of 793 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, Mendenhall Middle generally performs better than some, such as Northeast Guilford Middle and Otis L. Hairston Senior Middle, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Northern Guilford Middle and Kernodle Middle. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.85% in 2021-2022 to 62.02% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 205 Willoughby Boulevard
       Greensboro, NC  27408-4499


(336) 545-2000

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,857 Help


Students who attend Mendenhall Middle usually attend:

High:    Page High

Feeder schools for Mendenhall Middle:

Elementary:    Irving Park Elementary
    James Y Joyner Elementary
    Jesse Wharton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.4%
White:
27.2%
Hispanic:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mendenhall Middle ranks worse than 60.8% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 21 ranked middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mendenhall Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.4%), White (27.2%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendenhall Middle is 16.4. 10 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendenhall Middle is $8,857. 14 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendenhall Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendenhall Middle 482nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Mendenhall Middle in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mendenhall Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.66 146th 598 75.6%
2007 69.99 168th 606 72.3%
2008 71.36 163rd 620 73.7%
2009 68.90 202nd 630 67.9%
2010 61.11 290th 640 54.7%
2011 55.27 343rd 648 47.1%
2012 58.67 321st 662 51.5%
2013 61.07 231st 673 65.7%
2014 51.07 289th 627 53.9%
2015 54.74 315th 705 55.3%
2016 51.92 343rd 692 50.4%
2017 47.40 393rd 694 43.4%
2018 46.79 393rd 691 43.1%
2019 46.11 408th 737 44.6%
2021 49.29 359th 741 51.6%
2022 53.97 347th 786 55.9%
2023 41.52 444th 784 43.4%
2024 40.31 482nd 793 39.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 87th 221 60.6%
2019 65.16 62nd 237 73.8%
2021 39.79 149th 248 39.9%
2022 64.31 81st 283 71.4%
2023 48.97 143rd 302 52.6%
2024 43.88 171st 306 44.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 80th 151 47.0%
2019 57.66 49th 211 76.8%
2021 50.02 76th 236 67.8%
2022 42.74 150th 312 51.9%
2023 44.58 146th 318 54.1%
2024 39.57 204th 356 42.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.14 76th 473 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 401st 604 33.6%
2019 38.80 423rd 639 33.8%
2021 49.89 275th 633 56.6%
2022 39.25 420th 689 39.0%
2023 29.31 557th 735 24.2%
2024 25.83 603rd 743 18.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.37 48th 71 32.4%
2023 35.23 38th 50 24.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 367th 656 44.1%
2019 43.89 405th 684 40.8%
2021 47.79 350th 706 50.4%
2022 56.05 295th 733 59.8%
2023 41.69 420th 731 42.5%
2024 44.91 410th 738 44.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.23 270th 475 43.2%
2019 22.83 455th 504 9.7%
2021 42.80 244th 478 49.0%
2022 46.28 182nd 449 59.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.62 54th 127 57.5%
2019 30.94 369th 416 11.3%
2021 38.29 347th 448 22.5%
2022 51.25 275th 450 38.9%
2023 42.18 341st 452 24.6%
2024 51.49 290th 461 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 410th 665 38.3%
2019 45.23 401st 697 42.5%
2021 49.38 338th 711 52.5%
2022 50.03 363rd 748 51.5%
2023 39.51 453rd 747 39.4%
2024 34.33 512th 751 31.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.47 94th 95 1.1%
2019 18.17 96th 102 5.9%
2021 26.30 77th 99 22.2%
2022 30.59 82nd 109 24.8%
2024 6.17 105th 110 4.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.82 235th 494 52.4%
2019 43.99 284th 519 45.3%
2021 47.20 231st 533 56.7%
2022 46.63 251st 550 54.4%
2023 35.55 365th 559 34.7%
2024 35.94 360th 560 35.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.70 230th 472 51.3%
2019 52.86 206th 493 58.2%
2021 46.26 267th 522 48.9%
2022 57.86 193rd 541 64.3%
2023 61.12 164th 553 70.3%
2024 52.24 252nd 564 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mendenhall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.81 168th 596 71.8%
2019 66.70 195th 624 68.8%
2021 74.59 134th 632 78.8%
2022 73.86 159th 658 75.8%
2023 64.04 221st 656 66.3%
2024 71.85 164th 652 74.8%
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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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by a student
Sunday, March 31, 2019

Open Quote This school is racist and sexist. In addition to that, their “no bullying policy” is completely apocryphal. I get bullied nearly everyday and have reported numerous times. They don’t do anything about it. Most of the teachers teaching skills are poor and some even lack good handwriting, making it hard to learn. I’m truly disappointed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mendenhall Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 383 302 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 703
1995 355 291 20 4 2 n/a n/a 0 672
1996 355 291 20 4 2 n/a n/a 0 672
1997 415 341 18 5 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 442 344 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 807
1999 420 351 17 13 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2000 405 340 15 9 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 357 386 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2002 436 320 18 21 5 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 436 320 18 21 5 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 462 330 35 37 5 n/a n/a 0 869
2005 466 369 33 45 5 n/a n/a 0 918
2006 488 375 35 51 4 n/a n/a 0 953
2007 454 367 53 44 4 n/a n/a 39 961
2008 449 369 52 42 7 n/a n/a 45 964
2009 416 398 67 42 6 n/a n/a 0 929
2010 441 410 66 50 6 n/a n/a 0 973
2011 478 364 62 59 4 0 35 0 1002
2012 460 329 46 61 6 0 32 0 934
2013 432 346 53 75 2 0 36 0 944
2014 381 324 51 70 1 0 37 0 864
2015 348 307 50 80 2 0 41 0 828
2016 298 295 38 64 4 0 36 0 735
2017 277 297 41 83 4 0 36 0 738
2018 249 291 37 91 4 0 37 0 709
2019 247 303 42 119 1 0 26 0 738
2020 233 286 41 123 1 0 45 0 729
2021 223 266 38 92 2 0 35 0 656
2022 194 264 37 89 2 0 48 0 634
2023 170 283 34 97 0 1 39 0 624

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 Mendenhall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 703 47.0 15.0 24.8
1995 672 50.0 13.4 27.7
1996 672 50.0 13.4 27.7
1997 781 53.0 14.7 24.1
1998 807 60.0 13.5 27.3
1999 803 52.0 15.4 33
2000 771 57.0 13.5 40.3
2001 767 61.0 12.6 36.1
2002 800 61.0 13.1 31.9
2003 800 61.0 13.1 31.9
2004 869 61.0 14.2 38
2005 918 61.0 15.0 35.8
2006 953 61.0 15.6 35.3
2007 961 63.8 15.1 36.6
2008 964 63.1 15.3 n/a
2009 929 63.0 14.7 40.8
2010 973 56.6 17.1 45.5
2011 1002 57.7 17.3 44.3
2012 934 57.8 16.1 46.1
2013 944 53.6 17.5 49.2
2014 864 49.1 17.5 51.3
2015 828 45.0 18.4 54.1
2016 735 45.0 16.3 50.7
2017 738 44.3 16.6 52
2018 709 40.8 17.3 54.7
2019 738 42.8 17.2 57.2
2020 729 43.8 16.6 59.3
2021 656 40.8 16.0 52.9
2022 634 41.8 15.1 40.9
2023 624 37.8 16.4 62

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 Mendenhall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 703 47.0 15.0 24.8
1995 672 50.0 13.4 27.7
1996 672 50.0 13.4 27.7
1997 781 53.0 14.7 24.1
1998 807 60.0 13.5 27.3
1999 803 52.0 15.4 33
2000 771 57.0 13.5 40.3
2001 767 61.0 12.6 36.1
2002 800 61.0 13.1 31.9
2003 800 61.0 13.1 31.9
2004 869 61.0 14.2 38
2005 918 61.0 15.0 35.8
2006 953 61.0 15.6 35.3
2007 961 63.8 15.1 36.6
2008 964 63.1 15.3 n/a
2009 929 63.0 14.7 40.8
2010 973 56.6 17.1 45.5
2011 1002 57.7 17.3 44.3
2012 934 57.8 16.1 46.1
2013 944 53.6 17.5 49.2
2014 864 49.1 17.5 51.3
2015 828 45.0 18.4 54.1
2016 735 45.0 16.3 50.7
2017 738 44.3 16.6 52
2018 709 40.8 17.3 54.7
2019 738 42.8 17.2 57.2
2020 729 43.8 16.6 59.3
2021 656 40.8 16.0 52.9
2022 634 41.8 15.1 40.9
2023 624 37.8 16.4 62

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 Mendenhall Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $852 (9.6%) $8,004 (90.4%) $8,857

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendenhall Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 444th of 784 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Middle)50.648.1
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.747.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Middle)6440.3
 23.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)59.643.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Middle)51.940.7
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.944.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Middle)58.440.7
 17.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)57.645.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Middle)46.331.2
 15.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)45.335.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Mendenhall Middle)50.950
 0.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)54.447.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Mendenhall Middle)72.575
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)75.566.4
 9.1%
   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 Students738624
 15.4%
African American303283
 6.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4234
 19%
Hispanic11997
 18.5%
Pacific Islander01
White247170
 31.2%
Two or More Races2639
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%62%
 4.8%


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Students who attend Mendenhall Middle usually go on to attend Page High

Students at Mendenhall Middle are 45% African American, 27% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Mendenhall Middle.

Mendenhall Middle ranks 482nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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