Piedmont Middle School

www.cmsk12.org/piedmontMS

1,108 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Piedmont IB Middle School, located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prestigious magnet school operating within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As its name suggests, the school is globally recognized for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). This framework emphasizes an inquiry-based approach to learning, encouraging students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world while developing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a sense of global citizenship.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Piedmont IB is known for fostering a diverse and challenging learning environment that prepares students for advanced high school coursework, such as the IB Diploma Programme. The school prides itself on a culture of excellence, supported by a dedicated faculty and a community that values intellectual curiosity. By focusing on both personal development and academic achievement, Piedmont IB Middle serves as a foundational institution for students aiming to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global society.

1,108

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piedmont Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	150
Black	630
Asian	80
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

Black
630 (56.9%)
White
204 (18.4%)
Hispanic
150 (13.5%)
Asian
80 (7.2%)
Two or More
43 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5435
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/piedmontMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 381

Grade 7 377

Grade 8 350

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Piedmont Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	381
Grade 7	377
Grade 8	350

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Piedmont Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	559	50.5%
Male	549	49.5%

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