West Cary Middle School

1000 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, West Cary Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Cary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

West Cary Middle School's student population of 850 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
850 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

West Cary Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Cary Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#310 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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65%
42%
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68%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
37%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
16%
25%
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White
30%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of West Cary Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Cary Middle School's ranking?
West Cary Middle School is ranked #310 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Cary Middle School often compared to?
West Cary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Middle School, East Cary Middle School, Mills Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend West Cary Middle School?
850 students attend West Cary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of West Cary Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Cary Middle School?
West Cary Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Cary Middle School offer ?
West Cary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Cary Middle School part of?
West Cary Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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