West Cary Middle

www.wcpss.net/westcaryms

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Cary Middle School, located in Cary, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, West Cary Middle offers a diverse array of programs, including competitive athletics, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which help build a strong sense of school community. As part of a highly-regarded school district, the institution benefits from a diverse student body and a commitment to utilizing modern educational technology and collaborative teaching methods. Parents and community members are encouraged to stay involved through active parent-teacher organizations, ensuring a supportive network that promotes student success and academic growth.

860

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Cary Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	105
Black	130
Asian	327
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
327 (38.0 %)
White
270 (31.4 %)
Black
130 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
105 (12.2 %)
Two or More
22 (2.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)460-3528
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/westcaryms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 306

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 283

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Cary Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	306
Grade 7	271
Grade 8	283

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Cary Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	427	49.7%
Male	433	50.3%

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