Candlewood Middle School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
66%
24%
White
27%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Candlewood Middle School?
433 students attend Candlewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Candlewood Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Candlewood Middle School?
Candlewood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Candlewood Middle School offer ?
Candlewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Candlewood Middle School part of?
Candlewood Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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