Leesville Road Middle

www.wcpss.net/leesvilleroadms

791 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leesville Road Middle School, located in the northern Raleigh area of North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school is deeply integrated into the local "Leesville" community, which often includes a strong collaborative relationship with the nearby Leesville Road High School. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages extracurricular involvement through a wide array of athletic teams, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both social-emotional growth and scholarly achievement, Leesville Road Middle aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

791

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leesville Road Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	114
Black	240
Asian	40
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
373 (47.2 %)
Black
240 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
114 (14.4 %)
Asian
40 (5.1 %)
Two or More
20 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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)870-4141
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/leesvilleroadms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 6 244

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 286

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leesville Road Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	244
Grade 7	261
Grade 8	286

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leesville Road Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	45.9%
Male	428	54.1%

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