Apex Middle

apexms.wcpss.net/

867 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Apex Middle School, located in the heart of Apex, North Carolina, is a key component of the Wake County Public School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is deeply integrated into the historic and rapidly growing Apex community. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, balancing rigorous core academics with a variety of elective offerings, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. By utilizing the resources of the Wake County school district, Apex Middle provides its students with access to modern technology and diverse educational tools. With its central location on Moore Street, the school serves as a focal point for local families, maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to cultivate a culture of community responsibility and lifelong learning.

867

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apex Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	125
Black	72
Asian	76
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
551 (63.6%)
Hispanic
125 (14.4%)
Asian
76 (8.8%)
Black
72 (8.3%)
Two or More
41 (4.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)387-2181
Website:	http://apexms.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 266

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 326

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Apex Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	266
Grade 7	275
Grade 8	326

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Apex Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	436	50.3%
Male	431	49.7%

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