Weddington Middle

Summary:

Weddington Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Matthews, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of around 1,450. The school is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weddington Middle consistently ranks among the top 10-15 middle schools in North Carolina, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. Weddington Middle has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (20.76%) compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.34% to 6.83% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the district average. However, Weddington Middle has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21 to 22.6 students per teacher, which is higher than the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Carmel Middle, Mint Hill Middle, and Parkwood Middle, Weddington Middle stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading. This is particularly notable when compared to schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district, which generally have lower performance levels.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5903 Deal Road
       Matthews, NC  28104


(704) 296-6318

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,716 Help


Students who attend Weddington Middle usually attend:

High:    Weddington High

Feeder schools for Weddington Middle:

Elementary:    Antioch Elementary
    Weddington Elementary
    Wesley Chapel Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  1,403

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Asian:
23.4%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Weddington Middle ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Weddington Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Union County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Asian (23.4%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weddington Middle is 22.1. 7 middle schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weddington Middle is $6,716, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Union County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weddington Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Weddington Middle 9th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Weddington Middle in the ranking list.)

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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weddington Middle

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Rank History for all students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.78 9th 598 98.5%
2007 89.42 11th 606 98.2%
2008 95.03 7th 620 98.9%
2009 90.92 6th 630 99.0%
2010 88.93 8th 640 98.8%
2011 89.06 2nd 648 99.7%
2012 88.72 7th 662 98.9%
2013 98.37 6th 673 99.1%
2014 98.56 5th 627 99.2%
2015 97.43 5th 705 99.3%
2016 96.83 10th 692 98.6%
2017 98.73 2nd 694 99.7%
2018 98.66 1st 691 99.9%
2019 97.92 4th 737 99.5%
2021 98.28 10th 741 98.7%
2022 97.66 13th 786 98.3%
2023 97.50 10th 784 98.7%
2024 98.33 9th 793 98.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.18 8th 237 96.6%
2021 97.58 2nd 248 99.2%
2022 97.01 5th 283 98.2%
2023 98.31 2nd 302 99.3%
2024 96.12 7th 306 97.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.04 10th 473 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.07 16th 604 97.4%
2019 93.49 17th 639 97.3%
2021 89.69 26th 633 95.9%
2022 91.84 28th 689 95.9%
2023 95.79 15th 735 98.0%
2024 95.44 17th 743 97.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.01 5th 684 99.3%
2021 98.89 7th 706 99.0%
2022 97.29 9th 733 98.8%
2023 97.69 7th 731 99.0%
2024 98.25 7th 738 99.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.51 32nd 475 93.3%
2019 95.76 6th 504 98.8%
2021 97.93 3rd 478 99.4%
2022 97.21 4th 449 99.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.03 32nd 448 92.9%
2022 82.06 2nd 450 99.6%
2023 74.48 48th 452 89.4%
2024 75.51 24th 461 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.56 5th 665 99.2%
2019 98.03 5th 697 99.3%
2021 97.81 10th 711 98.6%
2022 97.73 11th 748 98.5%
2023 97.47 10th 747 98.7%
2024 98.03 7th 751 99.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.85 13th 102 87.3%
2021 89.46 4th 99 96.0%
2022 83.18 18th 109 83.5%
2023 81.84 17th 110 84.5%
2024 87.14 5th 110 95.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.75 3rd 494 99.4%
2019 96.65 13th 519 97.5%
2021 98.28 10th 533 98.1%
2022 98.18 8th 550 98.5%
2023 98.54 7th 559 98.7%
2024 99.32 8th 560 98.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.57 3rd 472 99.4%
2019 97.71 7th 493 98.6%
2021 98.07 4th 522 99.2%
2022 95.84 12th 541 97.8%
2023 96.98 11th 553 98.0%
2024 97.41 14th 564 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Weddington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.20 2nd 596 99.7%
2019 95.38 8th 624 98.7%
2021 95.59 17th 632 97.3%
2022 95.47 15th 658 97.7%
2023 95.08 15th 656 97.7%
2024 94.17 16th 652 97.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Weddington Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 608 29 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 755 23 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 791
2001 815 28 5 15 2 n/a n/a 0 865
2002 1035 40 11 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1112
2003 1035 40 11 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1112
2004 1121 51 18 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1218
2005 1269 65 24 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1390
2006 1491 100 33 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1671
2007 1427 93 27 56 3 n/a n/a 34 1640
2008 961 64 29 40 5 n/a n/a 12 1111
2009 1171 124 40 59 5 n/a n/a 0 1399
2010 858 92 29 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1035
2011 886 60 28 54 3 1 23 0 1055
2012 888 75 37 52 2 1 26 0 1081
2013 885 79 37 54 2 1 28 0 1086
2014 937 92 47 55 1 0 19 0 1151
2015 833 64 51 36 1 0 12 0 997
2016 799 66 67 44 0 0 15 0 991
2017 794 58 90 49 0 1 20 0 1012
2018 826 60 119 55 0 2 23 0 1085
2019 912 76 130 86 1 4 37 0 1246
2020 912 72 123 90 1 2 40 0 1240
2021 882 85 163 98 0 1 53 0 1282
2022 878 75 232 112 0 0 61 0 1358
2023 892 82 301 108 3 0 64 0 1450
2024 823 81 328 106 1 0 64 0 1403

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 Weddington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 645 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 791 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 865 65.0 13.3 n/a
2002 1112 65.0 17.1 0
2003 1112 65.0 17.1 0
2004 1218 70.0 17.4 0
2005 1390 70.0 19.9 n/a
2006 1671 70.0 23.9 3.8
2007 1640 98.5 16.6 5
2008 1111 74.0 15.0 n/a
2009 1399 82.9 16.9 n/a
2010 1035 60.7 17.0 10.2
2011 1055 58.7 17.9 10.8
2012 1081 55.9 19.3 9.9
2013 1086 61.7 17.5 9.7
2014 1151 59.9 19.2 10.3
2015 997 56.0 17.8 6.5
2016 991 52.0 19.0 5.8
2017 1012 50.8 19.8 5.2
2018 1085 52.8 20.5 3.8
2019 1246 58.8 21.1 5.5
2020 1240 60.9 20.3 4.1
2021 1282 61.0 21.0 4.5
2022 1358 62.3 21.7 4.3
2023 1450 63.9 22.6 6.8
2024 1403 63.4 22.1 5.9

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 Weddington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 645 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 791 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 865 65.0 13.3 n/a
2002 1112 65.0 17.1 0
2003 1112 65.0 17.1 0
2004 1218 70.0 17.4 0
2005 1390 70.0 19.9 n/a
2006 1671 70.0 23.9 3.8
2007 1640 98.5 16.6 5
2008 1111 74.0 15.0 n/a
2009 1399 82.9 16.9 n/a
2010 1035 60.7 17.0 10.2
2011 1055 58.7 17.9 10.8
2012 1081 55.9 19.3 9.9
2013 1086 61.7 17.5 9.7
2014 1151 59.9 19.2 10.3
2015 997 56.0 17.8 6.5
2016 991 52.0 19.0 5.8
2017 1012 50.8 19.8 5.2
2018 1085 52.8 20.5 3.8
2019 1246 58.8 21.1 5.5
2020 1240 60.9 20.3 4.1
2021 1282 61.0 21.0 4.5
2022 1358 62.3 21.7 4.3
2023 1450 63.9 22.6 6.8
2024 1403 63.4 22.1 5.9

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 Weddington Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $201 (3.0%) $6,515 (97.0%) $6,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weddington 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 4th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 784 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Weddington Middle)9595.4
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)76.972.6
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Weddington Middle)94.183.7
 10.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)73.464.3
 9.1%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Reading (Weddington Middle)89.788.2
 1.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)7265.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Weddington Middle)96.993
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)71.760.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Weddington Middle)90.187.1
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)6964.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12461450
 16.4%
African American7682
 7.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian130301
 131.5%
Hispanic86108
 25.6%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White912892
 2.2%
Two or More Races3764
 73%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%6.8%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Weddington Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,403 students attended Weddington Middle.

Students at Weddington Middle are 59% White, 23% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Yes! Weddington Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 793 North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Weddington Middle usually go on to attend Weddington High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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