Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, East Cary Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: East Cary Middle serves the west part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge extending up to 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Cary Middle School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
East Cary Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Cary Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Cary Middle School's ranking?
East Cary Middle School is ranked #997 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Cary Middle School often compared to?
East Cary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Cary Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Cary Middle School?
597 students attend East Cary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Cary Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Cary Middle School?
East Cary Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Cary Middle School offer ?
East Cary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Cary Middle School part of?
East Cary Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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