Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Summary:

Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is an elementary school in Walkertown, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.

Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork consistently struggles with academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom 10-15% of their respective subgroups statewide. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 35-40% of ELL students statewide. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.43% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its struggles.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sedge Garden Elementary and Cash Elementary, which rank much higher in the state and have higher proficiency rates, Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork's academic performance is significantly lower. However, the school's ELL student performance is relatively better than some nearby schools, such as Ashley Academy, which have lower ELL student proficiency rates. The Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district, which Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is a part of, is ranked 236 out of 242 districts in North Carolina, suggesting the district may be underfunded compared to others in the state.

Detail:

Public K-5

3125 Williston Rd
Walkertown, NC 27051

(336) 748-4090

District: Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork

SchoolDigger Rank:
1421^st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.3%

Hispanic:

32.7%

White:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.3%), Hispanic (32.7%), White (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is 18. (See more...)

Compare Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork:

SchoolDigger ranks Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork 1421^st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork:

SchoolDigger ranks Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork 236^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

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Rank History for all students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	3.70	1449^th	1473	1.6%
2021	12.00	1359^th	1489	8.7%
2022	4.20	1501^st	1514	0.9%
2023	7.14	1449^th	1502	3.5%
2024	10.35	1421^st	1505	5.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	29.94	386^th	497	22.3%
2021	51.60	127^th	385	67.0%
2022	12.36	481^st	485	0.8%
2023	24.10	429^th	514	16.5%
2024	53.73	189^th	533	64.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	13.09	1282^nd	1329	3.5%
2022	8.15	1352^nd	1366	1.0%
2023	12.29	1377^th	1437	4.2%
2024	15.22	1354^th	1450	6.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	4.18	1407^th	1424	1.2%
2021	11.74	1335^th	1440	7.3%
2022	5.31	1444^th	1458	1.0%
2023	17.90	1283^rd	1459	12.1%
2024	12.25	1367^th	1455	6.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	7.28	1389^th	1430	2.9%
2021	17.40	1226^th	1444	15.1%
2022	7.83	1418^th	1464	3.1%
2023	6.24	1425^th	1461	2.5%
2024	13.57	1352^nd	1464	7.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	18.36	875^th	949	7.8%
2021	17.60	848^th	896	5.4%
2022	7.64	925^th	927	0.2%
2023	20.88	818^th	933	12.3%
2024	26.08	757^th	924	18.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	7.52	857^th	865	0.9%
2021	28.02	665^th	843	21.1%
2022	6.77	890^th	893	0.3%
2023	9.48	904^th	915	1.2%
2024	25.34	794^th	951	16.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	32	132	1	105	2	4	7	283
2020	20	130	1	112	1	2	14	280
2021	29	120	1	104	1	2	14	271
2022	31	127	1	101	0	2	12	274
2023	39	110	1	96	0	2	13	261
2024	50	123	2	93	0	2	14	284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	283	13.0	21.7	98.6
2020	280	14.0	20.0	98.2
2021	271	15.0	18.0	98.9
2022	274	15.9	17.2	49.6
2023	261	14.9	17.4	67.4
2024	284	15.7	18.0	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	283	13.0	21.7	98.6
2020	280	14.0	20.0	98.2
2021	271	15.0	18.0	98.9
2022	274	15.9	17.2	49.6
2023	261	14.9	17.4	67.4
2024	284	15.7	18.0	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1449^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1449^th of 1502 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	28.6	14.6	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	32.7	19.5	13.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	17.4	12.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	30.4	22	8.4%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	20.8	36.6	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	20.8	26.8	6%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork)	39.6	36.6	3%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	261	7.8%
African American	132	110	16.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	105	96	8.6%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	32	39	21.9%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	67.4%	31.2%

Schools Near Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork	Public	K-5	3125 Williston Rd	Walkertown	27051	Forsyth County	Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 748-4090	284	16	18.0	69.0%	50 (17.6%)	123 (43.3%)	93 (32.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.9%)	10.3	1421^st of 1505 public elementary schools	5.6%		7.1	1449^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.5%	28	45.9	24.4	23.3	24.3	37.8	25.6	34.9
Ibraham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5036 Old Walkertown	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-6771	345	27	12.8	99.1%	57 (16.5%)	159 (46.1%)	113 (32.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	7.2	1459^th of 1505 public elementary schools	3.1%		25.7	1159^th of 1502 public elementary schools	22.8%	300	21.4	31.1	27.1	32.1	26.7	17.1	35.7	$10,590	$1,698	$8,893
Walkertown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2971 Main Street	Walkertown	27051	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4252	662	50	13.3	99.5%	314 (47.4%)	166 (25.1%)	140 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.3%)	32.8	1051^st of 1505 public elementary schools	30.2%		24.7	1176^th of 1502 public elementary schools	21.7%	125	47.8	49.0	49.6	37.8	46.1	38.5	58.1	$9,356	$1,237	$8,119
Petree Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3815 Old Greensboro Road	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4141	475	35	13.5	99.4%	12 (2.5%)	266 (56.0%)	176 (37.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	7.5	1451^st of 1505 public elementary schools	3.6%		9.1	1428^th of 1502 public elementary schools	4.9%	23	39.7	31.1	9.5	28.8	24.3	16.1	36.5	$12,623	$2,636	$9,987
Cash Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4700 Old Hollow Road	Kernersville	27284	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4174	532	38	14.1	99.4%	299 (56.2%)	103 (19.4%)	77 (14.5%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.5%)	61	566^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.4%		59.1	599^th of 1502 public elementary schools	60.1%	33	62.7	61.6	59.3	55.4	57.0	53.8	68.1	$9,587	$645	$8,943
Ashley Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1647 Ashley School Circle	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-4203	355	27	12.9	99.2%	7 (2.0%)	148 (41.7%)	189 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	5.2	1481^st of 1505 public elementary schools	1.6%		10.2	1416^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.7%	65	31.5	18.6	36.4	9.3	15.3	16.7	40.7	$12,584	$2,585	$10,000
Sedge Garden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	475 Sedge Garden Road	Kernersville	27284	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 771-4545	734	51	14.2	99.6%	347 (47.3%)	183 (24.9%)	139 (18.9%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.5%)	70.3	394^th of 1505 public elementary schools	73.8%		67.7	449^th of 1502 public elementary schools	70.1%	55	77.8	64.8	69.4	61.5	55.7	47.9	76.0	$10,357	$874	$9,482
Mineral Springs Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4527 Ogburn Avenue	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-6788	533	43	12.2	99.4%	25 (4.7%)	164 (30.8%)	319 (59.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	19.2	1298^th of 1505 public elementary schools	13.8%		10.8	1407^th of 1502 public elementary schools	6.3%	109	42.9	56.7	24.0	31.4	38.1	27.8	39.8	$10,648	$1,665	$8,983
Hall-Woodward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Nicholson Road	Winston Salem	27107	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4238	586	45	12.9	99.5%	22 (3.8%)	144 (24.6%)	397 (67.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.4%)	10.6	1418^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.8%		5.3	1471^st of 1502 public elementary schools	2.1%	53	32.4	50.0	27.6	18.9	26.0	25.0	36.7	$9,702	$1,767	$7,934
Smith Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4250 Johnny Knoll Lane	Winston Salem	27107	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4188	441	39	11.4	99.3%	53 (12.0%)	165 (37.4%)	193 (43.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	30.3	1092^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	27.4%		22.5	1219^th of 1502 public elementary schools	18.8%	127	45.2	48.6	44.2	39.7	33.8	43.0	60.5	$9,662	$1,153	$8,509

Frequently Asked Questions about Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork

Is Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork a good school?

Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork ranks in the bottom 5.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork.

What district is Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork in?

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork

What is the racial makeup of Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork?

Students at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork are 43% African American, 33% Hispanic, 18% White, 5% Two or more races.

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