Meadowlark Middle

301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/mms

857 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Meadowlark Middle School, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement. It is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school while fostering critical thinking and collaboration.

In addition to its academic programs, Meadowlark Middle emphasizes the "whole child" by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school’s culture is centered on clear communication between faculty, students, and parents, aiming to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By focusing on both scholastic achievement and social-emotional development, Meadowlark Middle strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to excel in an ever-changing world.

857

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlark Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	122
Black	128
Asian	75
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
486 (56.7%)
Black
128 (14.9%)
Hispanic
122 (14.2%)
Asian
75 (8.8%)
Two or More
43 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4228
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/mms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	853
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 6 279

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 287