Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middle Fork Elementary 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
50%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Middle Fork Elementary School?
327 students attend Middle Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Middle Fork Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle Fork Elementary School?
Middle Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middle Fork Elementary School offer ?
Middle Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Middle Fork Elementary School part of?
Middle Fork Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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