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Northwest Middle

5501 Murray Road, Winston Salem, NC, 27106

Ranked 378 of 437 in North Carolina

Top schools in Winston Salem
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Northwest Middle

5501 Murray Road, Winston Salem, NC, 27106

About Northwest Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 25% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
759
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.65%
Asian 0.79%
Hispanic 42.03%
Black 40.71%
Two+ Races 3.69%
Native Am. 0%
White
12.65%
Asian
0.79%
Hispanic
42.03%
Black
40.71%
Two+ Races
3.69%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 759
50.86%
386 Female
49.14%
373 Male

Student Population

759 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

433 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Northwest Middle Contact Information

Address

5501 Murray Road, Winston Salem, NC, 27106

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Phone

(336) 703-4161

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TOP 378 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwest Middle

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM - 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Northwest Middle School has rebranded its inclusion initiative from Project Unify to “All Panthers Belong.” The new program name highlights the school’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, belonging and student cohesion across the campus community. It is an endeavor to build an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds and abilities. The rebrand was a demonstration of the school’s commitment to school culture and community involvement.

FAQ

Q1. What electives are available at Northwest Middle?

Ans. Northwest Middle offers exploratory classes for middle grades students in chorus, visual arts, technology and career-related subjects.

Q2. Does Northwest Middle have leadership opportunities for students?

Ans. Yes. Student leadership groups and school organizations are active parts of campus involvement at Northwest Middle.

Q3. How are reading skills developed at Northwest Middle?

Ans. Language arts instruction includes vocabulary study, literary discussions, and structured writing assignments tied to classroom reading materials.

Q4. What kinds of extracurricular activities are active at Northwest Middle?

Ans. Athletics programs and music groups attract many students throughout the school year at Northwest Middle.

Q5. How can families stay connected with Northwest Middle?

Ans. Parents commonly access schedules, attendance records, and grades through Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools parent systems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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