East Cary Middle

eastcaryms.wcpss.net

627 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Cary Middle School, located in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, is a vibrant academic institution within the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for high school success, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cary community, maintaining a strong commitment to collaboration between staff, students, and parents. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, East Cary Middle strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. With a focus on social-emotional development and academic excellence, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens who are ready to excel in their future educational endeavors.

627

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Cary Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	137
Black	90
Asian	33
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
331 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
137 (21.9 %)
Black
90 (14.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.4 %)
Asian
33 (5.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)466-4377
Website:	http://eastcaryms.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 204

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Cary Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	221
Grade 7	202
Grade 8	204

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Cary Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	48.2%
Male	325	51.8%

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