West Iredell Middle

Summary:

West Iredell Middle is a public middle school located in Statesville, North Carolina, serving 546 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools district.

West Iredell Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 52.56% White, 15.75% African American, and 19.96% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages, ranging from 25% to 53.8% in Mathematics and Reading. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its English Language Learner (ELL) students performing relatively well, but its African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status (SES) students struggling compared to their peers statewide.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the highly-rated Oakwood Middle IB School, West Iredell Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This disparity may be due to the school's high percentage of students from low-SES backgrounds, with 65.93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which research has shown can contribute to lower academic achievement. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it is unclear how the school's resources are being utilized to support its struggling student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 303 Watermelon Rd
       Statesville, NC  28677-9806


(704) 873-2887

District: Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,394 Help


Students who attend West Iredell Middle usually attend:

High:    West Iredell High

Feeder schools for West Iredell Middle:

Elementary:    Celeste Henkel Elementary
    N B Mills Elementary
    Scotts Elementary
    Sharon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Hispanic:
20.0%
African American:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Compare Details West Iredell Middle ranks worse than 72.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Iredell Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (20%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Iredell Middle is 16, which is the 3rd best among 9 middle schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Iredell Middle is $8,394, which is the 4th highest among 9 middle schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Iredell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West Iredell Middle 575th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See West Iredell Middle in the ranking list.)

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Iredell-Statesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Iredell-Statesville Schools 119th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Iredell Middle

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Rank History for all students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.25 352nd 598 41.1%
2007 47.47 380th 606 37.3%
2008 52.00 332nd 620 46.5%
2009 59.13 310th 630 50.8%
2010 54.38 355th 640 44.5%
2011 40.97 444th 648 31.5%
2012 45.93 427th 662 35.5%
2013 35.14 440th 673 34.6%
2014 28.30 457th 627 27.1%
2015 18.73 592nd 705 16.0%
2016 30.89 492nd 692 28.9%
2017 38.94 443rd 694 36.2%
2018 37.85 457th 691 33.9%
2019 35.73 508th 737 31.1%
2021 38.47 441st 741 40.5%
2022 32.10 547th 786 30.4%
2023 27.73 579th 784 26.1%
2024 28.39 575th 793 27.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.46 219th 237 7.6%
2021 30.51 190th 248 23.4%
2022 17.29 263rd 283 7.1%
2023 19.94 266th 302 11.9%
2024 8.90 303rd 306 1.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.79 87th 211 58.8%
2021 33.58 163rd 236 30.9%
2022 38.25 185th 312 40.7%
2023 52.03 101st 318 68.2%
2024 42.05 187th 356 47.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 319th 604 47.2%
2019 43.04 382nd 639 40.2%
2021 46.11 309th 633 51.2%
2022 37.96 432nd 689 37.3%
2023 26.26 582nd 735 20.8%
2024 20.41 649th 743 12.7%
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Rank History for Female students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.14 490th 656 25.3%
2019 31.37 510th 684 25.4%
2021 38.59 416th 706 41.1%
2022 28.67 539th 733 26.5%
2023 20.24 615th 731 15.9%
2024 16.61 652nd 738 11.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 412th 475 13.3%
2019 35.54 336th 504 33.3%
2021 36.47 310th 478 35.1%
2022 21.04 414th 449 7.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.12 16th 448 96.4%
2022 77.05 18th 450 96.0%
2023 44.71 327th 452 27.7%
2024 42.82 351st 461 23.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.53 418th 665 37.1%
2019 36.80 464th 697 33.4%
2021 37.91 433rd 711 39.1%
2022 34.71 498th 748 33.4%
2023 33.24 509th 747 31.9%
2024 38.52 468th 751 37.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.96 82nd 102 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 331st 494 33.0%
2019 28.52 416th 519 19.8%
2021 22.84 455th 533 14.6%
2022 21.82 476th 550 13.5%
2023 16.24 520th 559 7.0%
2024 25.67 452nd 560 19.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.93 374th 472 20.8%
2019 31.25 377th 493 23.5%
2021 42.16 301st 522 42.3%
2022 22.67 457th 541 15.5%
2023 18.22 495th 553 10.5%
2024 22.44 483rd 564 14.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Iredell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 531st 596 10.9%
2019 22.33 533rd 624 14.6%
2021 32.22 443rd 632 29.9%
2022 26.60 526th 658 20.1%
2023 22.77 546th 656 16.8%
2024 23.31 532nd 652 18.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Open Quote This is a great community to be a part of. The teachers/staff are wonderful. The school has a great leadership team as well. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school! Teachers go the extra mile to help students succeed. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school overall. Classroom teachers plan innovative and rigorous lesson for students of all levels. Technology is incorporated in learning activities with the one to one (Macbook) initiative. Buildings and grounds are safe and clean. They offer many extracurricular activities, ie: Robots, Chess, Truthgirlz, Girls on the Run, Beta Club, and sports teams for all students. The teachers and administrators care about students and strive to see them succeed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Iredell Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 41 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1989 325 39 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 344 39 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 397 39 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 390 51 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 384 45 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 562 118 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 526 133 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 526 133 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 546 131 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 567 145 17 12 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1999 579 131 18 14 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 578 145 18 27 3 n/a n/a 0 771
2001 648 162 18 31 2 n/a n/a 0 861
2002 634 175 25 41 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2003 634 175 25 41 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2004 652 186 30 45 1 n/a n/a 0 914
2005 593 155 33 52 1 n/a n/a 0 834
2006 600 172 29 53 1 n/a n/a 0 855
2007 550 132 26 63 1 n/a n/a 19 791
2008 538 143 27 74 1 n/a n/a 18 801
2009 522 148 29 75 4 n/a n/a 0 778
2010 484 157 26 71 3 n/a n/a 0 741
2011 495 142 27 59 4 1 25 0 753
2012 475 132 23 65 1 1 24 0 721
2013 507 127 21 70 0 1 18 0 744
2014 506 116 27 82 0 0 13 0 744
2015 450 119 27 96 1 0 23 0 716
2016 415 114 24 80 1 1 24 0 659
2017 390 106 22 86 1 1 19 0 625
2018 404 95 20 75 2 2 25 0 623
2019 418 111 26 91 2 1 36 0 685
2020 387 111 22 98 1 1 39 0 659
2021 341 108 23 103 0 1 44 0 620
2022 329 112 20 94 0 1 47 0 603
2023 287 86 18 109 0 1 45 0 546

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 West Iredell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 24.0 17.5 12.6
1989 366 24.0 15.2 21.9
1990 384 24.0 16.0 13
1991 439 24.0 18.2 11.4
1992 443 24.0 18.4 7.9
1993 433 29.0 14.9 14.8
1994 691 43.0 16.1 9.6
1995 675 43.0 15.7 24.1
1996 675 43.0 15.7 24.1
1997 702 45.0 15.6 26.4
1998 741 48.0 15.4 27.4
1999 744 48.0 15.5 33.7
2000 771 48.0 16.1 33.1
2001 861 48.0 17.9 33.2
2002 875 48.0 18.2 40.7
2003 875 48.0 18.2 40.7
2004 914 48.0 19.0 43.7
2005 834 48.0 17.4 44.2
2006 855 48.0 17.8 47.3
2007 791 52.9 15.0 48.2
2008 801 55.6 14.4 48.1
2009 778 54.5 14.3 49.2
2010 741 49.1 15.0 58.2
2011 753 48.3 15.5 61.1
2012 721 50.2 14.3 64.1
2013 744 50.4 14.7 63.8
2014 744 42.3 17.5 62
2015 716 42.0 17.0 65.4
2016 659 43.0 15.3 66.8
2017 625 43.7 14.2 64.3
2018 623 41.1 15.1 65.5
2019 685 41.4 16.5 62
2020 659 42.1 15.6 63.9
2021 620 42.3 14.6 55.2
2022 603 38.0 15.8 52.2
2023 546 34.0 16.0 65.9

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 West Iredell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 24.0 17.5 12.6
1989 366 24.0 15.2 21.9
1990 384 24.0 16.0 13
1991 439 24.0 18.2 11.4
1992 443 24.0 18.4 7.9
1993 433 29.0 14.9 14.8
1994 691 43.0 16.1 9.6
1995 675 43.0 15.7 24.1
1996 675 43.0 15.7 24.1
1997 702 45.0 15.6 26.4
1998 741 48.0 15.4 27.4
1999 744 48.0 15.5 33.7
2000 771 48.0 16.1 33.1
2001 861 48.0 17.9 33.2
2002 875 48.0 18.2 40.7
2003 875 48.0 18.2 40.7
2004 914 48.0 19.0 43.7
2005 834 48.0 17.4 44.2
2006 855 48.0 17.8 47.3
2007 791 52.9 15.0 48.2
2008 801 55.6 14.4 48.1
2009 778 54.5 14.3 49.2
2010 741 49.1 15.0 58.2
2011 753 48.3 15.5 61.1
2012 721 50.2 14.3 64.1
2013 744 50.4 14.7 63.8
2014 744 42.3 17.5 62
2015 716 42.0 17.0 65.4
2016 659 43.0 15.3 66.8
2017 625 43.7 14.2 64.3
2018 623 41.1 15.1 65.5
2019 685 41.4 16.5 62
2020 659 42.1 15.6 63.9
2021 620 42.3 14.6 55.2
2022 603 38.0 15.8 52.2
2023 546 34.0 16.0 65.9

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 West Iredell Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (8.8%) $7,657 (91.2%) $8,394

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Iredell Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 508th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 579th of 784 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (West Iredell Middle)53.430.4
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)60.955.4
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (West Iredell Middle)46.621.1
 25.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)60.649.4
 11.2%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Iredell Middle)42.141
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)62.355.7
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (West Iredell Middle)55.635.2
 20.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)6250
 12%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Iredell Middle)5546.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)59.650.6
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (West Iredell Middle)43.737.9
 5.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)5852.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (West Iredell Middle)64.155.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (Iredell-Statesville Schools)78.369.1
 9.2%
   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 Students685546
 20.3%
African American11186
 22.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2618
 30.8%
Hispanic91109
 19.8%
Pacific Islander11
White418287
 31.3%
Two or More Races3645
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%65.9%
 3.9%


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Students who attend West Iredell Middle usually go on to attend West Iredell High

West Iredell Middle ranks 575th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended West Iredell Middle.

Students at West Iredell Middle are 53% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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