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West McDowell Junior High School

Marion, NC


West McDowell Junior High School
346 West McDowell Junior High Road
Marion, NC  28752
Phone: 828-652-3390
McDowell County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 5 out of 10 stars
5  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 605
Type: Regular School
West McDowell Junior High School

West McDowell Junior High School



State Ranking

#411
Statewide Middle School Ranking: West McDowell Junior High School is ranked #411 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (47th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, West McDowell Junior High School is a 5-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in McDowell County, NC. West McDowell Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

82.7
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: West McDowell Junior High School had a Student Growth Score of 82.7. This placed West McDowell Junior High School in the 67th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 1%
 Asian - 1%
 Black - 3%
 Black - 3%
 Hispanic - 14%
 Hispanic - 14%
 Two or More Races - 5%
 Two or More Races - 5%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 77%
 White - 77%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at West McDowell Junior High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 4 (Solid)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 45% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 45% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 66% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 66% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 52% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 52% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 26% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 49% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 15% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 5 (Superior)
 43% - Level 4 (Solid)
 43% - Level 4 (Solid)
 9% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 9% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 33% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 33% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for West McDowell Junior High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
McDowell High School
0.3 miles Marion 9-12
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
1.8 miles Marion PK-5
Marion Elementary School
1.9 miles Marion PK-5
East McDowell Junior High School
2.5 miles Marion 6-8
Foothills Community School
2.8 miles Marion 6-8
Eastfield Global Magnet School
3.1 miles Marion PK-5
West Marion Elementary School
5.5 miles Marion PK-5
North Cove Elementary School
6.2 miles Marion PK-5
Nebo Elementary School
6.3 miles Nebo PK-5
Glenwood Elementary School
6.6 miles Marion PK-5
Old Fort Elementary School
9.4 miles Old Fort PK-5
South Toe Elementary School
12.8 miles Burnsville K-5
Glen Alpine Elementary School
14.7 miles Morganton PK-5
Harris Middle School
14.8 miles Spruce Pine 6-8
Deyton Elementary School
14.8 miles Spruce Pine 3-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
McDowell High School
0.3 miles 9-12
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
1.8 miles PK-5
Marion Elementary School
1.9 miles PK-5
East McDowell Junior High School
2.5 miles 6-8
Foothills Community School
2.8 miles 6-8
Eastfield Global Magnet School
3.1 miles PK-5
West Marion Elementary School
5.5 miles PK-5
North Cove Elementary School
6.2 miles PK-5
Nebo Elementary School
6.3 miles PK-5
Glenwood Elementary School
6.6 miles PK-5
Old Fort Elementary School
9.4 miles PK-5
South Toe Elementary School
12.8 miles K-5
Glen Alpine Elementary School
14.7 miles PK-5
Harris Middle School
14.8 miles 6-8
Deyton Elementary School
14.8 miles 3-5