Lufkin Road Middle

www.wcpss.net/lufkinroadms

995 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lufkin Road Middle School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). It serves as a community-focused middle school dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, aiming to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. As part of one of North Carolina’s largest and most diverse school districts, Lufkin Road Middle benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining its own distinct school culture. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for future success, the school works closely with families and the local Apex community to ensure students have access to a well-rounded education.

995

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lufkin Road Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	210
Black	135
Asian	123
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
481 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
210 (21.1 %)
Black
135 (13.6 %)
Asian
123 (12.4 %)
Two or More
41 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)387-4465
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/lufkinroadms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 335

Grade 7 313

Grade 8 347

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lufkin Road Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	335
Grade 7	313
Grade 8	347

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lufkin Road Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	463	46.5%
Male	532	53.5%

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