- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston Salem, NC
Mineral Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150000621
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Springs Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineral Springs Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Springs Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mineral Springs Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 370150000621 · Winston Salem, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Mineral Springs Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mineral Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 702
Mineral Springs Middle
702 students
What this shows Mineral Springs Middle reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineral Springs Middle compares
Mineral Springs Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$13,811
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 335 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 38.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Mineral Springs Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mineral Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Winston Salem
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hanes Magnet School
Standard public school
967 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Wiley Magnet Middle
Standard public school
754 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest Middle
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
Standard public school
363 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mineral Springs Middle
How many students attend Mineral Springs Middle?
Mineral Springs Middle has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Springs Middle is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mineral Springs Middle?
99.5% of students at Mineral Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineral Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mineral Springs Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Springs Middle?
Mineral Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Mineral Springs Middle rank among middle schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Springs Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Mineral Springs Middle, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.