Serving 923 students in grades 6-8, Harold E. Winkler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold E. Winkler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harold E. Winkler Middle School's student population of 923 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harold E. Winkler Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold E. Winkler Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold E. Winkler Middle School's ranking?
Harold E. Winkler Middle School is ranked #1333 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harold E. Winkler Middle School often compared to?
Harold E. Winkler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Middle School, Harris Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harold E. Winkler Middle School?
923 students attend Harold E. Winkler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Harold E. Winkler Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold E. Winkler Middle School?
Harold E. Winkler Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harold E. Winkler Middle School offer ?
Harold E. Winkler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold E. Winkler Middle School part of?
Harold E. Winkler Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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