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Northwest Guilford Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 971 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 20, 2010

This school's number one priority is building a solid, academic foundation for its students. The curriculum is rigorous and students will work. The high school is next door and students coming from NW Middle are VERY prepared for high school as a result of the teaching practices you find here. You have to be involved if you expect your child to flourish. The best kept secret in NC.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2009

Parents try to teach their children that it isn't the outside appearance that matters, but what is on the inside that matters. Do not judge NW by it's physical appearance, but by the heart of the school-its people. Teachers are able to push academically without piling on useless busy work. It is a very caring school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2008

My son started NWMiddle this year for 6th grade and I am soooo happy with what he is getting there. Academics are strong without any overloading on homework, the Character Building Program is awesome, the teachers are relational and friendly, and the kids are overall innocent and great! Also, the principal listens and takes the time to address parents' concerns. Oh, they teach the students to use a planner also!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

Northwest Middle School is a cool school but the facilities need renovations other than that it's great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 10, 2006

This school is fantastic! The majority of students are friendly, test scores are great, and teachers are well qualified. The only downside--the school's band program. But besides that, the school is great!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 23, 2004

My children were both new to this school in 2003-2004 year since we moved from another state. They love NW and have fit in with the others well icluding the athletic programs. They are now glad that we moved.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asian>95%
Hispanic93%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities88%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black91%
Asian>95%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black92%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities87%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Black92%
Asian88%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 54%
Black 8% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 10%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Richard Thomae
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (336) 605-3325
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5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
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Phone: (336) 605-3333

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