Northridge Middle

www.cmsk12.org/northridgeMS

1,014 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northridge Middle School, located on The Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated in a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Its central location allows it to serve a wide-ranging student population, reflecting the multifaceted urban character of East Charlotte.

As part of the CMS network, Northridge Middle School emphasizes core academic standards while providing various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of the classroom. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. For families and community members, the school serves as a key local hub, working to align its educational strategies with the evolving needs of its student body and the surrounding neighborhoods.

1,014

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	363
Black	548
Asian	33
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	3

Black
548 (54.0%)
Hispanic
363 (35.8%)
Two or More
38 (3.7%)
Asian
33 (3.3%)
White
29 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)343-5015
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/northridgeMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,014
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,011
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 319

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 364

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northridge Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	319
Grade 7	331
Grade 8	364

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northridge Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	494	48.7%
Male	520	51.3%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)