Whitewater Middle School

10201 Running Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 708 students in grades 6-8, Whitewater 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Whitewater Middle School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
708 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitewater 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 Whitewater Middle School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2200 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitewater 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.
29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitewater 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.
55%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitewater 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
40%
20%
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Black
48%
25%
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White
3%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitewater 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
100%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitewater Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitewater Middle School's ranking?
Whitewater Middle School is ranked #2200 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Whitewater Middle School?
708 students attend Whitewater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Whitewater Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewater Middle School?
Whitewater Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitewater Middle School offer ?
Whitewater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whitewater Middle School part of?
Whitewater Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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