Hill Middle School serves 283 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)64%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)32%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
62%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
How many students attend Hill Middle School?
283 students attend Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hill Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Middle School?
Hill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hill Middle School offer ?
Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hill Middle School part of?
Hill Middle School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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