Avery Middle School

Avery Middle School integrates technology in classrooms, preparing students for the modern world.

Avery Middle School ranks in the top 20% statewide for science proficiency, with 75–79% of students meeting or exceeding standards.

With 14.2% of students in gifted programs, Avery Middle School nurtures advanced learners through specialized instruction.

Avery Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

102 Old Montezuma Rd, Newland, NC

Avery County Schools

208 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Ruth Shirley

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
35%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

35%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 22	Full Time Teachers 22
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.7%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

263:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.8%	Female 45.2%
White 75.7%	Hispanic 18.7%
Two or more races 3.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%	Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/1/2023

The teachers seem to really care for the students and quickly respond to all emails and phone calls about my child's grades or any concerns I have. Also, a lot of extra curricular activities for students to be involved with. They have a very active junior beta club that compete and have won at numer...

1.0 student

12/5/2016

this school sucks i do not like it at all

4.0 parent

1/17/2008

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161

Average Home Value

$394,939

Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

Average House Size

1,640 Sq Ft

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Avery County High School

9th to 12th
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C+

Avery County High School Stem Academy

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Avery County High School Viking Academy

9th
Public

Avery County Parks & Recreation Department

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North Carolina Avery County Newland 28657

Avery Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Newland, NC, in the Newland neighborhood, and is served by the Avery County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Avery Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $394,939. Discover additional schools in the area, like Avery County High School, Avery County High School Stem Academy, Avery County High School Viking Academy, and more. Learn more about what Newland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avery Middle School.

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