Quail Hollow Middle

Summary:

Quail Hollow Middle is a public magnet middle school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 1,144 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Quail Hollow Middle stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (46.5%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 10.88% to 41.89% Hispanic. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (15.65%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 8.45% to 60.27% White. Academically, Quail Hollow consistently underperforms the district and state averages on End-of-Grade (EOG) tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading that are significantly lower across all grade levels. As a result, the school has been ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools for the past several years, placing it in the 1-star category on the SchoolDigger rating system.

While Quail Hollow's overall performance is concerning, the school's strengths in certain student subgroups suggest potential for improvement. White students and Homeless students at Quail Hollow perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of North Carolina middle schools, respectively. However, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students struggle, ranking in the bottom 25% of schools. The school's high percentage of students (48.6%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates significant socioeconomic challenges, which likely contribute to the overall academic underperformance. Nearby schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some top-performing schools like Community House Middle and Jay M. Robinson Middle, as well as other struggling schools like Southwest Middle and Kennedy Middle.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 2901 Smithfield Church Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28210-5903


(980) 343-3620

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
571st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,166 Help


Students who attend Quail Hollow Middle usually attend:

High:    South Mecklenburg High School

Feeder schools for Quail Hollow Middle:

Elementary:    Pineville Elementary
    Smithfield Elementary
    Sterling Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,144

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.5%
African American:
32.4%
White:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quail Hollow Middle ranks worse than 72% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 17th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Quail Hollow Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.5%), African American (32.4%), White (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quail Hollow Middle is 17.1, which is the 9th best among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quail Hollow Middle is $8,166. 20 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quail Hollow Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Quail Hollow Middle 571st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Quail Hollow Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Quail Hollow Middle

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Rank History for all students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.85 390th 598 34.8%
2007 33.54 465th 606 23.3%
2008 33.75 449th 620 27.6%
2009 36.46 468th 630 25.7%
2010 39.85 450th 640 29.7%
2011 40.08 449th 648 30.7%
2012 43.33 441st 662 33.4%
2013 38.02 419th 673 37.7%
2014 32.12 431st 627 31.3%
2015 38.91 440th 705 37.6%
2016 41.69 422nd 692 39.0%
2017 39.20 441st 694 36.5%
2018 37.63 458th 691 33.7%
2019 41.50 456th 737 38.1%
2021 23.56 576th 741 22.3%
2022 25.64 599th 786 23.8%
2023 27.43 581st 784 25.9%
2024 28.91 571st 793 28.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.97 63rd 221 71.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.33 57th 151 62.3%
2019 55.77 50th 211 76.3%
2021 36.19 152nd 236 35.6%
2022 25.36 270th 312 13.5%
2023 29.97 247th 318 22.3%
2024 27.99 283rd 356 20.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.63 404th 473 14.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.79 340th 604 43.7%
2019 41.10 401st 639 37.2%
2021 31.70 444th 633 29.9%
2022 32.62 481st 689 30.2%
2023 30.07 550th 735 25.2%
2024 38.97 458th 743 38.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.00 58th 71 18.3%
2022 69.35 8th 37 78.4%
2023 57.19 16th 50 68.0%
2024 74.12 6th 50 88.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 444th 656 32.3%
2019 41.97 428th 684 37.4%
2021 24.68 552nd 706 21.8%
2022 24.39 582nd 733 20.6%
2023 24.58 578th 731 20.9%
2024 28.85 540th 738 26.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.89 413th 475 13.1%
2019 33.58 351st 504 30.4%
2021 38.80 291st 478 39.1%
2022 44.73 193rd 449 57.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.81 77th 416 81.5%
2021 46.73 305th 448 31.9%
2022 57.85 223rd 450 50.4%
2023 44.71 328th 452 27.4%
2024 53.86 270th 461 41.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.66 462nd 665 30.5%
2019 38.04 456th 697 34.6%
2021 22.50 562nd 711 21.0%
2022 25.39 570th 748 23.8%
2023 28.42 552nd 747 26.1%
2024 27.25 570th 751 24.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.42 56th 102 45.1%
2022 29.43 84th 109 22.9%
2023 34.04 80th 110 27.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.34 229th 494 53.6%
2019 53.83 195th 519 62.4%
2021 28.11 404th 533 24.2%
2022 37.50 330th 550 40.0%
2023 37.99 338th 559 39.5%
2024 47.83 253rd 560 54.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.38 373rd 472 21.0%
2019 33.47 360th 493 27.0%
2021 24.96 432nd 522 17.2%
2022 19.79 486th 541 10.2%
2023 23.28 466th 553 15.7%
2024 22.76 479th 564 15.1%
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Rank History for White students at Quail Hollow Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.10 101st 596 83.1%
2019 77.34 121st 624 80.6%
2021 57.06 241st 632 61.9%
2022 66.74 202nd 658 69.3%
2023 70.64 180th 656 72.6%
2024 68.05 186th 652 71.5%
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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 parent
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Open Quote really great things happening at QHMS! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Open Quote Teaching at Quail Hollow is a joy. The chemistry of staff and positive work environment is outstanding. The administration cares about the needs of the teachers and keeps everything "student focused." The student body is comprised of a multi-ethnic population that showcases the surrounding Charlotte community. If you are moving to the area, I would highly recommend sending your child to Quail. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Enrollment information for Quail Hollow Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 852 343 15 3 5 n/a n/a 0 1218
1989 804 362 18 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1191
1990 826 450 18 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1307
1991 803 451 21 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1286
1992 900 436 24 10 2 n/a n/a -2 1370
1993 471 296 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1994 461 282 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 476 329 27 8 2 n/a n/a 0 842
1996 476 329 27 8 2 n/a n/a 0 842
1997 587 348 28 12 5 n/a n/a 0 980
1998 609 354 31 26 7 n/a n/a 0 1027
1999 602 327 35 34 12 n/a n/a 0 1010
2000 603 363 46 39 6 n/a n/a 0 1057
2001 612 404 48 57 8 n/a n/a 0 1129
2002 536 368 46 177 8 n/a n/a 0 1135
2003 536 368 46 177 8 n/a n/a 0 1135
2004 509 388 50 193 5 n/a n/a 0 1145
2005 524 398 60 236 5 n/a n/a 0 1223
2006 445 438 56 275 5 n/a n/a 0 1219
2007 362 412 46 277 6 n/a n/a 32 1135
2008 300 351 28 250 6 n/a n/a 32 967
2009 263 361 29 242 4 n/a n/a 0 899
2010 257 383 28 222 1 n/a n/a 0 891
2011 272 337 30 223 0 0 48 0 910
2012 301 338 20 212 2 0 36 0 909
2013 277 346 21 241 1 0 31 0 917
2014 262 332 25 296 4 0 35 0 954
2015 246 302 29 334 5 1 29 0 946
2016 223 307 25 315 5 1 31 0 907
2017 227 301 24 328 2 1 26 0 909
2018 236 323 22 346 2 2 30 0 961
2019 253 408 29 435 1 1 25 0 1152
2020 237 411 28 555 2 0 28 0 1261
2021 227 465 32 537 2 1 22 0 1286
2022 206 393 34 531 2 0 27 0 1193
2023 179 371 29 532 1 1 31 0 1144

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

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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 Quail Hollow Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1218 62.0 19.6 12
1989 1191 72.0 16.5 16.5
1990 1307 71.0 18.4 15.7
1991 1286 71.0 18.1 15.9
1992 1370 71.0 19.2 13.1
1993 794 51.0 15.6 30.2
1994 770 47.0 16.4 33.4
1995 842 50.0 16.8 26.6
1996 842 50.0 16.8 26.6
1997 980 60.0 16.3 23.9
1998 1027 68.0 15.1 26.1
1999 1010 68.0 14.9 31.7
2000 1057 68.0 15.5 29.1
2001 1129 68.0 16.6 31.5
2002 1135 68.0 16.7 43.7
2003 1135 68.0 16.7 43.7
2004 1145 68.0 16.8 50.7
2005 1223 68.0 18.0 68.8
2006 1219 68.0 17.9 55.1
2007 1135 72.0 15.8 60.5
2008 967 68.9 14.0 63.6
2009 899 61.0 14.7 60.8
2010 891 56.9 15.6 63.4
2011 910 50.7 17.9 65.4
2012 909 51.7 17.5 66.6
2013 917 49.1 18.6 71.2
2014 954 52.3 18.2 68.8
2015 946 52.0 18.1 99.7
2016 907 53.0 17.1 99.7
2017 909 57.0 15.9 99.7
2018 961 55.0 17.4 98.8
2019 1152 64.7 17.7 99.7
2020 1261 72.2 17.4 61.1
2021 1286 77.1 16.6 47.8
2022 1193 70.6 16.8 38.1
2023 1144 66.6 17.1 48.6

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 Quail Hollow Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1218 62.0 19.6 12
1989 1191 72.0 16.5 16.5
1990 1307 71.0 18.4 15.7
1991 1286 71.0 18.1 15.9
1992 1370 71.0 19.2 13.1
1993 794 51.0 15.6 30.2
1994 770 47.0 16.4 33.4
1995 842 50.0 16.8 26.6
1996 842 50.0 16.8 26.6
1997 980 60.0 16.3 23.9
1998 1027 68.0 15.1 26.1
1999 1010 68.0 14.9 31.7
2000 1057 68.0 15.5 29.1
2001 1129 68.0 16.6 31.5
2002 1135 68.0 16.7 43.7
2003 1135 68.0 16.7 43.7
2004 1145 68.0 16.8 50.7
2005 1223 68.0 18.0 68.8
2006 1219 68.0 17.9 55.1
2007 1135 72.0 15.8 60.5
2008 967 68.9 14.0 63.6
2009 899 61.0 14.7 60.8
2010 891 56.9 15.6 63.4
2011 910 50.7 17.9 65.4
2012 909 51.7 17.5 66.6
2013 917 49.1 18.6 71.2
2014 954 52.3 18.2 68.8
2015 946 52.0 18.1 99.7
2016 907 53.0 17.1 99.7
2017 909 57.0 15.9 99.7
2018 961 55.0 17.4 98.8
2019 1152 64.7 17.7 99.7
2020 1261 72.2 17.4 61.1
2021 1286 77.1 16.6 47.8
2022 1193 70.6 16.8 38.1
2023 1144 66.6 17.1 48.6

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 Quail Hollow Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $922 (11.3%) $7,244 (88.7%) $8,166

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quail Hollow Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 456th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 581st of 784 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Quail Hollow Middle)57.842.3
 15.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Quail Hollow Middle)48.436.2
 12.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Quail Hollow Middle)58.136.8
 21.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Quail Hollow Middle)4336.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Quail Hollow Middle)56.935.2
 21.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Quail Hollow Middle)41.834.5
 7.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Quail Hollow Middle)74.556.1
 18.4%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   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 Students11521144
 0.7%
African American408371
 9.1%
American Indian11
Asian2929
Hispanic435532
 22.3%
Pacific Islander11
White253179
 29.2%
Two or More Races2531
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%48.6%
 51.1%


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Quail Hollow Middle ranks 571st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Quail Hollow Middle usually go on to attend South Mecklenburg High School

Students at Quail Hollow Middle are 47% Hispanic, 32% African American, 16% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,144 students attended Quail Hollow Middle.


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