Paisley IB Magnet School

Summary:

Paisley IB Magnet School is a public middle school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving grades 6-10 as part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 13.35% White, 56.23% African American, 24.18% Hispanic, 1.34% Asian, and 4.75% two or more races.

Paisley IB Magnet School has consistently underperformed compared to district and state averages in standardized test scores, ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and students with disabilities performing significantly worse. Paisley IB Magnet School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's focus on gifted and talented students and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6 suggest potential areas of strength.

When compared to nearby schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County district, such as Clemmons Middle School, Hanes Magnet School, and Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Paisley IB Magnet School's performance is generally lower in academic metrics and statewide rankings. This suggests the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, despite its focus on the International Baccalaureate program.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-10

 1394 Thurmond St
       Winston Salem, NC  27105


(336) 703-4168

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
682nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,958 Help


Students who attend Paisley IB Magnet School usually attend:

High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Mount Tabor High School

Feeder schools for Paisley IB Magnet School:

Elementary:    Cook Literacy Model School
    Kimberley Park Elementary
    Speas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.2%
Hispanic:
24.2%
White:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paisley IB Magnet School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Paisley IB Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.2%), Hispanic (24.2%), White (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paisley IB Magnet School is 14.6, which is the 3rd best among 14 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paisley IB Magnet School is $8,958. 8 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paisley IB Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paisley IB Magnet School 682nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Paisley IB Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paisley IB Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.64 117th 598 80.4%
2007 74.80 115th 606 81.0%
2008 75.53 127th 620 79.5%
2009 64.14 243rd 630 61.4%
2010 66.80 220th 640 65.6%
2011 58.40 313th 648 51.7%
2012 50.71 397th 662 40.0%
2013 59.88 236th 673 64.9%
2014 52.39 285th 627 54.5%
2015 54.24 318th 705 54.9%
2016 45.01 392nd 692 43.4%
2017 43.19 420th 694 39.5%
2018 51.18 356th 691 48.5%
2019 49.22 391st 737 46.9%
2021 36.38 460th 741 37.9%
2022 23.80 620th 786 21.1%
2023 17.88 666th 784 15.1%
2024 17.57 682nd 793 14.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.99 139th 237 41.4%
2022 32.27 201st 283 29.0%
2023 27.30 242nd 302 19.9%
2024 24.03 262nd 306 14.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.17 85th 211 59.7%
2022 19.63 300th 312 3.8%
2023 49.82 117th 318 63.2%
2024 22.42 316th 356 11.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.60 467th 473 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.41 446th 604 26.2%
2019 29.70 487th 639 23.8%
2021 19.10 555th 633 12.3%
2022 12.59 651st 689 5.5%
2023 10.21 704th 735 4.2%
2024 12.45 695th 743 6.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.52 422nd 656 35.7%
2019 48.46 378th 684 44.7%
2021 37.09 431st 706 39.0%
2022 23.94 587th 733 19.9%
2023 16.23 652nd 731 10.8%
2024 14.02 673rd 738 8.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.75 347th 475 26.9%
2019 27.58 414th 504 17.9%
2021 18.09 462nd 478 3.3%
2022 26.66 357th 449 20.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.02 263rd 416 36.8%
2021 63.32 178th 448 60.3%
2022 58.60 217th 450 51.8%
2023 50.26 278th 452 38.5%
2024 69.68 89th 461 80.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.29 297th 665 55.3%
2019 46.20 391st 697 43.9%
2021 34.66 458th 711 35.6%
2022 21.80 613th 748 18.0%
2023 18.25 642nd 747 14.1%
2024 20.78 620th 751 17.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 299th 494 39.5%
2019 41.42 312th 519 39.9%
2021 27.06 412th 533 22.7%
2022 15.83 511th 550 7.1%
2023 14.83 530th 559 5.2%
2024 19.58 494th 560 11.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.58 204th 472 56.8%
2019 50.83 231st 493 53.1%
2021 32.73 372nd 522 28.7%
2022 29.08 415th 541 23.3%
2023 37.78 365th 553 34.0%
2024 25.83 456th 564 19.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Paisley IB Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.79 18th 596 97.0%
2019 90.37 40th 624 93.6%
2021 91.15 37th 632 94.1%
2022 86.39 73rd 658 88.9%
2023 76.80 141st 656 78.5%
2024 65.49 197th 652 69.8%
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.

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Enrollment information for Paisley IB Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 258 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 702
1989 418 284 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1990 416 304 1 1 2 n/a n/a -42 682
1991 417 319 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 746
1992 435 334 7 1 1 n/a n/a 6 784
1993 436 321 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1994 444 313 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 472 345 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1996 472 345 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1997 471 339 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1998 424 307 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1999 407 290 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 57 225 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 53 199 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 147 272 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 147 272 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 186 301 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 225 325 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2006 266 393 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 259 277 12 22 0 n/a n/a 26 596
2008 220 286 14 29 0 n/a n/a 30 579
2009 198 362 15 41 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 195 428 15 49 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2011 187 403 15 70 2 0 47 0 724
2012 218 458 17 78 1 1 53 0 826
2013 214 461 14 82 0 0 42 0 813
2014 200 451 14 104 0 0 48 0 817
2015 188 415 17 117 0 0 33 0 770
2016 217 408 15 119 1 0 38 0 798
2017 224 372 12 116 1 0 34 0 759
2018 235 349 11 118 2 0 31 0 746
2019 265 371 15 143 2 1 35 0 832
2020 261 436 19 138 1 1 43 0 899
2021 236 457 19 156 1 1 38 0 908
2022 194 481 17 191 0 1 39 0 923
2023 90 379 9 163 1 0 32 0 674

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 Paisley IB Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 702 55.0 12.7 13.2
1989 709 55.0 12.8 14.5
1990 682 55.0 12.4 18.6
1991 746 55.0 13.5 17
1992 784 43.0 18.2 14.7
1993 770 49.0 15.7 24
1994 770 50.0 15.4 20
1995 832 54.0 15.4 20.6
1996 832 54.0 15.4 20.6
1997 822 54.0 15.2 33.3
1998 745 59.0 12.6 36.8
1999 716 59.0 12.1 36.7
2000 288 59.0 4.9 73.3
2001 256 59.0 4.3 73
2002 434 59.0 7.4 47
2003 434 59.0 7.4 47
2004 504 59.0 8.5 35.7
2005 576 59.0 9.8 41.3
2006 692 59.0 11.7 39.6
2007 596 39.6 15.1 34.9
2008 579 38.7 15.0 39
2009 616 38.5 16.0 40.4
2010 687 45.9 14.9 42.6
2011 724 49.4 14.6 48.8
2012 826 49.2 16.7 52.4
2013 813 50.7 16.0 55.7
2014 817 48.5 16.8 57.5
2015 770 51.0 15.0 57.7
2016 798 50.0 15.9 54.5
2017 759 50.3 15.0 54.9
2018 746 53.4 13.9 51.5
2019 832 54.6 15.2 51.4
2020 899 58.2 15.4 49.6
2021 908 54.9 16.5 49.3
2022 923 56.2 16.4 56.3
2023 674 46.1 14.6 99.6

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 Paisley IB Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 702 55.0 12.7 13.2
1989 709 55.0 12.8 14.5
1990 682 55.0 12.4 18.6
1991 746 55.0 13.5 17
1992 784 43.0 18.2 14.7
1993 770 49.0 15.7 24
1994 770 50.0 15.4 20
1995 832 54.0 15.4 20.6
1996 832 54.0 15.4 20.6
1997 822 54.0 15.2 33.3
1998 745 59.0 12.6 36.8
1999 716 59.0 12.1 36.7
2000 288 59.0 4.9 73.3
2001 256 59.0 4.3 73
2002 434 59.0 7.4 47
2003 434 59.0 7.4 47
2004 504 59.0 8.5 35.7
2005 576 59.0 9.8 41.3
2006 692 59.0 11.7 39.6
2007 596 39.6 15.1 34.9
2008 579 38.7 15.0 39
2009 616 38.5 16.0 40.4
2010 687 45.9 14.9 42.6
2011 724 49.4 14.6 48.8
2012 826 49.2 16.7 52.4
2013 813 50.7 16.0 55.7
2014 817 48.5 16.8 57.5
2015 770 51.0 15.0 57.7
2016 798 50.0 15.9 54.5
2017 759 50.3 15.0 54.9
2018 746 53.4 13.9 51.5
2019 832 54.6 15.2 51.4
2020 899 58.2 15.4 49.6
2021 908 54.9 16.5 49.3
2022 923 56.2 16.4 56.3
2023 674 46.1 14.6 99.6

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 Paisley IB Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $886 (9.9%) $8,072 (90.1%) $8,958

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 391st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 666th of 784 Middle schools
 31.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Paisley IB Magnet School)4925.4
 23.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.741.7
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Paisley IB Magnet School)53.824.9
 28.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)54.840
 14.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paisley IB Magnet School)55.628.4
 27.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5340.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Paisley IB Magnet School)6536.2
 28.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.741.7
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paisley IB Magnet School)51.329.3
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)50.737.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Paisley IB Magnet School)59.240.5
 18.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5645.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Paisley IB Magnet School)73.243
 30.2%
   8th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)75.862.8
 13%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Biology (Paisley IB Magnet School)88.988.9
   End of Course Biology (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.450.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Paisley IB Magnet School)90.454.8
 35.6%
   End of Course English II (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5654.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math III (Paisley IB Magnet School)9042.9
 47.1%
   End of Course Math III (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)45.552.1
 6.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students832674
 19%
African American371379
 2.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic143163
 14%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White26590
 66%
Two or More Races3532
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%99.6%
 48.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paisley IB Magnet School

Students at Paisley IB Magnet School are 56% African American, 24% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended Paisley IB Magnet School.

Paisley IB Magnet School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Paisley IB Magnet School usually go on to attend Early College of Forsyth County


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