Lufkin Road Middle

www.wcpss.net/lufkinroadms

1,035 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lufkin Road Middle School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a key part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). It serves as a community-focused middle school dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, aiming to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. As part of one of North Carolina’s largest and most diverse school districts, Lufkin Road Middle benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining its own distinct school culture. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for future success, the school works closely with families and the local Apex community to ensure students have access to a well-rounded education.

1,035

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lufkin Road Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	228
Black	117
Asian	159
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
499 (48.2%)
Hispanic
228 (22.0%)
Asian
159 (15.4%)
Black
117 (11.3%)
Two or More
29 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)387-4465
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/lufkinroadms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,035
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 335

Grade 7 348

Grade 8 352

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lufkin Road Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	335
Grade 7	348
Grade 8	352

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lufkin Road Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	491	47.4%
Male	544	52.6%

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