Forbush Middle

Summary:

Forbush Middle is a public middle school located in East Bend, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 628. The school is part of the Yadkin County Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forbush Middle has a higher percentage of White students (68.15%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the Yadkin County Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages, but its performance in 8th grade science stands out, with 75.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (69.1%) and state (70.1%) averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.36% in 2021-2022 to 57.01% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Forbush Middle also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.7 to 19.3 over the past three years, which may affect the level of individual attention and support students receive.

Forbush Middle's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 179 out of 692 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 326 out of 793 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with other middle schools in the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities performing in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools. While Forbush Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby Starmount Middle School, it lags behind higher-performing schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, such as Meadowlark Middle and Lewisville Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1431 Falcon Rd
       East Bend, NC  27018


(336) 551-1135

District: Yadkin County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,543 Help


Students who attend Forbush Middle usually attend:

High:    Forbush High

Feeder schools for Forbush Middle:

Elementary:    Courtney Elementary
    East Bend Elementary
    Fall Creek Elementary
    Forbush Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  628

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
Hispanic:
26.1%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forbush Middle ranks better than 58.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), Hispanic (26.1%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forbush Middle is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forbush Middle is $8,543.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forbush Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Forbush Middle 326th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Forbush Middle in the ranking list.)

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Yadkin County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yadkin County Schools 126th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forbush Middle

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Rank History for all students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 55.99 343rd 640 46.4%
2011 52.94 367th 648 43.4%
2012 61.75 288th 662 56.5%
2013 68.21 173rd 673 74.3%
2014 63.47 200th 627 68.1%
2015 65.55 222nd 705 68.5%
2016 70.26 179th 692 74.1%
2017 63.71 243rd 694 65.0%
2018 68.69 208th 691 69.9%
2019 67.37 229th 737 68.9%
2021 59.34 266th 741 64.1%
2022 55.28 336th 786 57.3%
2023 57.02 316th 784 59.7%
2024 55.66 326th 793 58.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.49 73rd 236 69.1%
2022 37.60 193rd 312 38.1%
2023 39.28 185th 318 41.8%
2024 31.93 252nd 356 29.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.49 397th 473 16.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.58 94th 604 84.4%
2019 73.49 114th 639 82.2%
2021 63.93 166th 633 73.8%
2022 59.12 232nd 689 66.3%
2023 65.00 191st 735 74.0%
2024 58.19 278th 743 62.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.15 212th 656 67.7%
2019 67.42 208th 684 69.6%
2021 58.65 261st 706 63.0%
2022 52.14 339th 733 53.8%
2023 53.84 330th 731 54.9%
2024 49.38 367th 738 50.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 250th 475 47.4%
2019 51.13 198th 504 60.7%
2021 50.78 177th 478 63.0%
2022 41.81 212th 449 52.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.89 246th 416 40.9%
2021 62.63 187th 448 58.3%
2022 45.03 325th 450 27.8%
2023 46.99 312th 452 31.0%
2024 46.01 329th 461 28.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 193rd 665 71.0%
2019 65.54 230th 697 67.0%
2021 59.07 256th 711 64.0%
2022 56.55 304th 748 59.4%
2023 57.78 288th 747 61.4%
2024 59.24 278th 751 63.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 186th 472 60.6%
2019 56.60 168th 493 65.9%
2021 45.75 269th 522 48.5%
2022 48.20 271st 541 49.9%
2023 54.11 220th 553 60.2%
2024 41.86 340th 564 39.7%
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Rank History for White students at Forbush Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.40 258th 596 56.7%
2019 55.95 271st 624 56.6%
2021 49.67 301st 632 52.4%
2022 40.59 400th 658 39.2%
2023 41.66 393rd 656 40.1%
2024 44.17 367th 652 43.7%
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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 Forbush Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 402 16 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 452 6 3 72 2 0 3 0 538
2012 440 8 2 90 3 1 8 0 552
2013 387 13 0 108 2 1 4 0 515
2014 350 16 2 111 3 0 7 0 489
2015 349 14 4 110 2 0 11 0 490
2016 331 11 3 96 0 0 11 0 452
2017 354 11 2 86 0 0 10 0 463
2018 355 9 2 93 1 1 11 0 472
2019 334 10 2 119 1 1 6 0 473
2020 334 10 2 124 1 0 10 0 481
2021 464 17 1 192 3 0 15 0 692
2022 440 20 0 174 2 0 13 0 649
2023 428 22 1 164 2 0 11 0 628

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 Forbush Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 494 31.5 15.6 45.3
2011 538 30.8 17.4 45.5
2012 552 30.8 17.8 47.5
2013 515 30.6 16.7 48.2
2014 489 29.2 16.7 50.1
2015 490 29.0 16.8 50.8
2016 452 28.0 16.1 47.6
2017 463 28.1 16.4 53.6
2018 472 25.7 18.3 50.6
2019 473 25.0 18.8 53.9
2020 481 24.3 19.7 48.6
2021 692 35.7 19.3 47.5
2022 649 36.4 17.7 34.4
2023 628 33.9 18.5 57

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 Forbush Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 494 31.5 15.6 45.3
2011 538 30.8 17.4 45.5
2012 552 30.8 17.8 47.5
2013 515 30.6 16.7 48.2
2014 489 29.2 16.7 50.1
2015 490 29.0 16.8 50.8
2016 452 28.0 16.1 47.6
2017 463 28.1 16.4 53.6
2018 472 25.7 18.3 50.6
2019 473 25.0 18.8 53.9
2020 481 24.3 19.7 48.6
2021 692 35.7 19.3 47.5
2022 649 36.4 17.7 34.4
2023 628 33.9 18.5 57

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 Forbush Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,000 (11.7%) $7,543 (88.3%) $8,543

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forbush Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 316th of 784 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Forbush Middle)64.946.1
 18.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)66.249.3
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Forbush Middle)57.751
 6.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)60.947.5
 13.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forbush Middle)58.456
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)53.147.8
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Forbush Middle)64.254.2
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)55.545
 10.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Forbush Middle)88.576.4
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (Yadkin County Schools)79.270.8
 8.4%
   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 Students473628
 32.8%
African American1022
 120%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic119164
 37.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White334428
 28.1%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%57%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forbush Middle

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

Forbush Middle ranks 326th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Forbush Middle are 68% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended Forbush Middle.


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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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