Dillard Drive Middle

dillarddrivems.wcpss.net/

970 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dillard Drive Middle School, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Wake County Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective courses, the school aims to help students explore their unique interests while building a strong foundation in core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Dillard Drive Middle emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families to ensure that every student feels valued and prepared for their transition to high school. With its focus on rigorous instruction and student engagement, the school strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere that meets the varied academic and social needs of its student body.

970

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillard Drive Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	252
Black	238
Asian	42
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
390 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
252 (26.0 %)
Black
238 (24.5 %)
Two or More
47 (4.8 %)
Asian
42 (4.3 %)
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)233-4228
Website:	http://dillarddrivems.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 328

Grade 8 341

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dillard Drive Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	301
Grade 7	328
Grade 8	341

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dillard Drive Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	472	48.7%
Male	498	51.3%

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