Wendell Middle

wendellms.wcpss.net

719 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wendell Middle School, located in Wendell, 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 committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and character.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wendell Middle School prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors. With a focus on home-school partnerships and community engagement, the school strives to provide the necessary resources and guidance to help every student succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

719

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wendell Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	272
Black	235
Asian	27
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

Hispanic
272 (37.8 %)
Black
235 (32.7 %)
White
148 (20.6 %)
Two or More
34 (4.7 %)
Asian
27 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)365-1667
Website:	http://wendellms.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	759
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 6 213

Grade 7 234

Grade 8 272