Western Alamance Middle

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/wams

822 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Western Middle School, located in Elon, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. As a community-focused middle school, it emphasizes the importance of preparing students for high school success while encouraging them to explore their interests through a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s culture is defined by its dedication to student growth, collaboration, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in the Elon area, Western Middle aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to address the unique challenges of the middle school years. Through its blend of traditional instruction, digital integration, and extracurricular activities, Western Middle strives to empower its student body to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the future.

822

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Alamance Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	175
Black	138
Asian	11
Two or More	48
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
444 (54.0 %)
Hispanic
175 (21.3 %)
Black
138 (16.8 %)
Two or More
48 (5.8 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)
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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)538-6010
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/wams
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 273

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 265