West Lake Middle

westlakems.wcpss.net/

687 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Lake Middle School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Serving a growing community in the southwestern part of the county, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while addressing the social and emotional development of its adolescent students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive middle school experience, offering a rigorous core curriculum complemented by various elective programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to technology integration and community engagement, striving to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to think critically and solve problems. By leveraging its location in the vibrant Apex area, West Lake Middle maintains strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to support student success. Through a focus on both academic achievement and character building, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of 21st-century learning.

687

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Lake Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	184
Black	134
Asian	13
Two or More	29

White
327 (47.6%)
Hispanic
184 (26.8%)
Black
134 (19.5%)
Two or More
29 (4.2%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)

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)662-2900
Website:	http://westlakems.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 217

Grade 7 233

Grade 8 237

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Lake Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	217
Grade 7	233
Grade 8	237

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Lake Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	50.9%
Male	337	49.1%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)