- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Airy, NC
Meadowview Magnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meadowview Magnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370441002549
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowview Magnet Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowview Magnet Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview Magnet Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441002549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Meadowview Magnet Middle shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 370441002549 · Mount Airy, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Meadowview Magnet Middle shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Meadowview Magnet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school
Meadowview Magnet Middle
318 students
What this shows Meadowview Magnet Middle reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowview Magnet Middle compares
Meadowview Magnet Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Meadowview Magnet Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowview Magnet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowview Magnet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Airy
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowview Magnet Middle
How many students attend Meadowview Magnet Middle?
Meadowview Magnet Middle has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowview Magnet Middle is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowview Magnet Middle?
67.0% of students at Meadowview Magnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowview Magnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meadowview Magnet Middle is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowview Magnet Middle?
Meadowview Magnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowview Magnet Middle rank among middle schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowview Magnet Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mount Airy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides Meadowview Magnet Middle, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.