Northwest Guilford Middle

5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409

nwms.gcsnc.com/pages/Northwest_Guilford_Middle

915 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northwest Guilford Middle School, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for students in the middle grades. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with opportunities for students to explore their personal interests through various electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Northwest Guilford Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in sports, arts, and academic clubs, which helps to create a well-rounded experience that addresses the social and emotional needs of adolescents. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and community involvement, the institution strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic ambition, ensuring that its students are well-prepared for the challenges of their future educational pursuits.

915

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Guilford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	96
Black	57
Asian	91
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
633 (69.2%)
Hispanic
96 (10.5%)
Asian
91 (9.9%)
Black
57 (6.2%)
Two or More
37 (4.0%)
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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)605-3333
Website:	http://nwms.gcsnc.com/pages/Northwest_Guilford_Middle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 263

Grade 7 326

Grade 8 326