Archer Lodge Middle

alms.johnston.k12.nc.us

1,219 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Archer Lodge Middle School, located in Wendell, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal character development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong sense of community.

As part of the Johnston County district, Archer Lodge Middle places a high priority on integrating technology into the classroom and promoting collaborative learning experiences. The school’s administration and faculty focus on building meaningful partnerships with parents and the local community to ensure students feel engaged and valued. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, develop essential critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their surroundings.

1,219

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Archer Lodge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	677
Hispanic	263
Black	191
Asian	13
Two or More	70
American Indian	5

White
677 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
263 (21.6 %)
Black
191 (15.7 %)
Two or More
70 (5.7 %)
Asian
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)553-0714
Website:	http://alms.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 395

Grade 7 401

Grade 8 423