Erwin Middle

Summary:

Erwin Middle is a public middle school located in Asheville, North Carolina, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 568. Despite its diverse student body, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Erwin Middle's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the Buncombe County and North Carolina averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 20-25% of middle schools in the state. Additionally, Erwin Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.48% to 73.59% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

However, Erwin Middle's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 14 over the past few years, could be an asset, providing opportunities for more individualized attention and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Furthermore, the school's proximity to several higher-performing middle schools, such as Montford North Star Academy and Asheville Middle, which are part of the Asheville City Schools district, could present opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 20 Erwin Middle School Road
       Asheville, NC  28806-2105


(828) 232-4264

District: Buncombe County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
606th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,336 Help


Students who attend Erwin Middle usually attend:

High:    Erwin High
    Middle College
    Nesbitt Discovery Academy

Feeder schools for Erwin Middle:

Elementary:    Emma Elementary
    Johnston Elementary
    Leicester Elementary
    West Buncombe Elementary
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Hispanic:
30.8%
African American:
9.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


 See top rated North Carolina middle schools

 Compare Erwin Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Erwin Middle ranks worse than 76.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.71. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), Hispanic (30.8%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Erwin Middle is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Erwin Middle employs 45 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Erwin Middle is $9,336. 7 middle schools in the Buncombe County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Erwin Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Erwin Middle 606th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Erwin Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Buncombe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools 107th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Erwin Middle?

Rank History for Erwin Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.76 336th 598 43.8%
2007 51.87 342nd 606 43.6%
2008 55.04 308th 620 50.3%
2009 52.86 361st 630 42.7%
2010 45.55 417th 640 34.8%
2011 42.85 437th 648 32.6%
2012 40.45 463rd 662 30.1%
2013 46.70 349th 673 48.1%
2014 46.56 322nd 627 48.6%
2015 42.82 411th 705 41.7%
2016 47.07 379th 692 45.2%
2017 38.91 444th 694 36.0%
2018 32.95 482nd 691 30.2%
2019 30.61 550th 737 25.4%
2021 40.93 428th 741 42.2%
2022 35.13 518th 786 34.1%
2023 34.81 514th 784 34.4%
2024 25.71 606th 793 23.6%
See the entire list of North Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 174th 221 21.3%
2019 17.79 217th 237 8.4%
2021 21.92 221st 248 10.9%
2022 26.19 224th 283 20.8%
2023 14.87 285th 302 5.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.20 127th 151 15.9%
2019 26.19 185th 211 12.3%
2021 32.65 169th 236 28.4%
2023 33.93 218th 318 31.4%
2024 22.92 314th 356 11.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.52 439th 473 7.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.41 328th 604 45.7%
2019 41.32 399th 639 37.6%
2021 57.29 216th 633 65.9%
2022 47.13 331st 689 52.0%
2023 43.00 414th 735 43.7%
2024 27.96 580th 743 21.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 480th 656 26.8%
2019 28.12 540th 684 21.1%
2021 39.00 414th 706 41.4%
2022 35.42 473rd 733 35.5%
2023 40.38 431st 731 41.0%
2024 28.37 546th 738 26.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.57 417th 475 12.2%
2019 38.88 305th 504 39.5%
2022 28.68 336th 449 25.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.80 183rd 416 56.0%
2021 78.24 25th 448 94.4%
2022 49.72 285th 450 36.7%
2023 62.98 184th 452 59.3%
2024 65.77 137th 461 70.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 482nd 665 27.5%
2019 28.41 535th 697 23.2%
2021 41.12 414th 711 41.8%
2022 32.65 511th 748 31.7%
2023 26.26 575th 747 23.0%
2024 21.16 618th 751 17.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.70 391st 494 20.9%
2019 16.01 486th 519 6.4%
2021 25.33 427th 533 19.9%
2022 16.63 508th 550 7.6%
2023 11.24 543rd 559 2.9%
2024 10.79 544th 560 2.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.13 407th 472 13.8%
2019 21.93 431st 493 12.6%
2021 40.75 316th 522 39.5%
2022 27.96 420th 541 22.4%
2023 34.34 395th 553 28.6%
2024 24.79 462nd 564 18.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Erwin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.15 529th 596 11.2%
2019 19.59 554th 624 11.2%
2021 31.75 448th 632 29.1%
2022 27.22 519th 658 21.1%
2023 29.10 499th 656 23.9%
2024 18.79 564th 652 13.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Erwin Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 




Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, May 20, 2016

Open Quote The biggest strength of this school is it's diverse student population. It also has a great athletic program. Many of the students at this school face unbelievable hardships in their lives, and sometimes those hardships show up at school. Students must learn to coexist with other kids who are of different races, religions, and economic backgrounds than their own. This school provides a unique learning experience and I plan to send my own children here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Erwin Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 826 65 3 2 1 n/a n/a 3 900
1989 805 52 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 863
1990 874 55 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 935
1991 879 53 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 949
1992 900 44 9 9 5 n/a n/a -1 966
1993 885 48 6 4 7 n/a n/a 0 950
1994 949 44 5 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1013
1995 944 52 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1016
1996 944 52 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1016
1997 879 47 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 949
1998 887 60 6 26 9 n/a n/a 0 988
1999 857 57 3 33 11 n/a n/a 0 961
2000 867 67 3 39 9 n/a n/a 0 985
2001 914 67 2 55 7 n/a n/a 0 1045
2002 913 89 1 77 6 n/a n/a 0 1086
2003 913 89 1 77 6 n/a n/a 0 1086
2004 868 105 4 86 11 n/a n/a 0 1074
2005 848 94 7 89 9 n/a n/a 0 1047
2006 859 117 4 102 7 n/a n/a 0 1089
2007 857 54 7 117 8 n/a n/a 48 1091
2008 832 62 8 145 8 n/a n/a 47 1102
2009 816 120 9 155 8 n/a n/a 0 1108
2010 753 142 3 153 7 n/a n/a 0 1058
2011 783 95 8 159 10 0 60 0 1115
2012 537 54 10 100 7 1 40 0 749
2013 576 64 8 137 7 2 45 0 839
2014 565 71 6 165 3 2 40 0 852
2015 534 74 6 167 2 6 37 0 826
2016 487 61 5 167 2 6 49 0 777
2017 434 45 2 147 0 8 52 0 688
2018 396 49 3 171 1 14 36 0 670
2019 408 54 8 198 1 13 22 0 704
2020 385 56 7 181 2 10 30 0 671
2021 384 59 5 183 3 13 24 0 671
2022 332 51 4 185 4 12 26 0 614
2023 293 56 2 175 4 12 26 0 568

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 Erwin Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 900 53.0 16.9 25.7
1989 863 56.0 15.4 35.3
1990 935 52.0 17.9 32.9
1991 949 63.0 15.0 32.5
1992 966 63.0 15.3 20.9
1993 950 54.0 17.6 26.4
1994 1013 59.0 17.2 28.1
1995 1016 57.0 17.8 31.5
1996 1016 57.0 17.8 31.5
1997 949 58.0 16.4 31.4
1998 988 64.0 15.4 32.8
1999 961 65.0 14.8 43.1
2000 985 67.0 14.7 39.9
2001 1045 67.0 15.6 43.6
2002 1086 67.0 16.2 47.8
2003 1086 67.0 16.2 47.8
2004 1074 67.0 16.0 51.1
2005 1047 67.0 15.6 54.9
2006 1089 67.0 16.3 58.3
2007 1091 67.5 16.2 59
2008 1102 67.5 16.3 60.5
2009 1108 68.9 16.1 59.9
2010 1058 65.7 16.1 68.4
2011 1115 67.9 16.4 69.5
2012 749 47.0 15.9 71.2
2013 839 55.6 15.0 71.2
2014 852 56.7 15.0 70.2
2015 826 57.0 14.4 72.6
2016 777 56.0 13.8 73.9
2017 688 51.9 13.2 70.1
2018 670 49.6 13.5 70.3
2019 704 47.0 14.9 68.6
2020 671 48.1 13.9 66.5
2021 671 47.6 14.0 49.5
2022 614 47.1 13.0 55.7
2023 568 45.0 12.6 73.6

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 Erwin Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 900 53.0 16.9 25.7
1989 863 56.0 15.4 35.3
1990 935 52.0 17.9 32.9
1991 949 63.0 15.0 32.5
1992 966 63.0 15.3 20.9
1993 950 54.0 17.6 26.4
1994 1013 59.0 17.2 28.1
1995 1016 57.0 17.8 31.5
1996 1016 57.0 17.8 31.5
1997 949 58.0 16.4 31.4
1998 988 64.0 15.4 32.8
1999 961 65.0 14.8 43.1
2000 985 67.0 14.7 39.9
2001 1045 67.0 15.6 43.6
2002 1086 67.0 16.2 47.8
2003 1086 67.0 16.2 47.8
2004 1074 67.0 16.0 51.1
2005 1047 67.0 15.6 54.9
2006 1089 67.0 16.3 58.3
2007 1091 67.5 16.2 59
2008 1102 67.5 16.3 60.5
2009 1108 68.9 16.1 59.9
2010 1058 65.7 16.1 68.4
2011 1115 67.9 16.4 69.5
2012 749 47.0 15.9 71.2
2013 839 55.6 15.0 71.2
2014 852 56.7 15.0 70.2
2015 826 57.0 14.4 72.6
2016 777 56.0 13.8 73.9
2017 688 51.9 13.2 70.1
2018 670 49.6 13.5 70.3
2019 704 47.0 14.9 68.6
2020 671 48.1 13.9 66.5
2021 671 47.6 14.0 49.5
2022 614 47.1 13.0 55.7
2023 568 45.0 12.6 73.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Erwin Middle

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $764 (8.2%) $8,571 (91.8%) $9,336

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Erwin Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 550th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 514th of 784 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Erwin Middle)53.839.8
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)62.752.3
 10.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Erwin Middle)4936.2
 12.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)58.646.5
 12.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Erwin Middle)37.137.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)54.652.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Erwin Middle)3939.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)54.452.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Erwin Middle)66.667.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Buncombe County Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704568
 19.3%
African American5456
 3.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic198175
 11.6%
Pacific Islander1312
 7.7%
White408293
 28.2%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%73.6%
 5%


Schools Near Erwin Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Erwin Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Erwin Middle.

Erwin Middle ranks in the bottom 23.6% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Erwin Middle usually go on to attend Erwin High

Students at Erwin Middle are 52% White, 31% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.


Rate Erwin Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Erwin Middle!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 25 milliseconds.