Serving 825 students in grades 6-8, Meadowlark Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowlark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowlark Middle School's student population of 825 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowlark Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Middle School is 0.62, which is less 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
#487 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 is Meadowlark Middle School's ranking?
Meadowlark Middle School is ranked #487 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Meadowlark Middle School often compared to?
Meadowlark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clemmons Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Middle School?
825 students attend Meadowlark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Meadowlark Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark Middle School?
Meadowlark Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Middle School offer ?
Meadowlark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meadowlark Middle School part of?
Meadowlark Middle School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
This is a good school. It has been a School of Excellence for a good reason.
2 2/17/2011
If your child is academically gifted, this is not the right school. The AG program is very weak and it is aimed at middle of the road students. If your child is gifted, send to Jefferson or Hanes HAG program.
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