Northwest Cabarrus Middle School

5140 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Cabarrus Middle School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is equal to 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 801 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest Cabarrus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northwest Cabarrus Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest Cabarrus Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1263 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
30%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Cabarrus Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest Cabarrus Middle School's ranking?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School is ranked #1263 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Cabarrus Middle School often compared to?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J N Fries Magnet 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 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northwest Cabarrus Middle School?
801 students attend Northwest Cabarrus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Cabarrus Middle School?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Cabarrus Middle School offer ?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Cabarrus Middle School part of?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 801 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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