William Ellis Middle School

144 William Ellis Drive
Advance, NC 27006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 452 students in grades 6-8, William Ellis Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority 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: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

William Ellis Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

William Ellis Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Ellis Middle School is 0.34, 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)
#650 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Ellis Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Ellis 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.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Ellis 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.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Ellis 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William Ellis Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Ellis Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Ellis Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William Ellis Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Ellis 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 William Ellis Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of William Ellis 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
29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Ellis 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Ellis 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 William Ellis Middle School's ranking?
William Ellis Middle School is ranked #650 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William Ellis Middle School often compared to?
William Ellis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Davie Middle School, South Davie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend William Ellis Middle School?
452 students attend William Ellis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of William Ellis Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Ellis Middle School?
William Ellis Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Ellis Middle School offer ?
William Ellis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Ellis Middle School part of?
William Ellis Middle School is part of Davie County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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