West Lake Middle

West Lake Middle

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
4600 W Lake Rd,  Apex, NC
Wake County Schools
3.8
3.1
1,181 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Anne Marie Adkins
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
57.4%
State Average
54.6%
Science
73.8%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
50.9%
Hispanic
27.3%
Black
16.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 27 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/4/2024
I went here for middle school and while my experience wasn't the best, I know they have a new administrator who's working diligently to make the school a better place.
1.0
8/31/2023
Administration is bad, the staff clearly do not like children. Many parents pull there children out of WLMS because of the bad education.
2.0 Parent
3/3/2020
This school has gone down over the three years my son has attended. The teachers give out WAY too much homework, including assigning homework on the weekend and "finishing classwork" as homework, plus regularly assigned homework. Teachers show favoritism towards certain students and student morale is low.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 27 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/28/2024
Amazing experience! Administration does an excellent job with keeping the kids engaged with academics, parents informed on events and encouraging all to participate in sports.
1.0 parent
5/31/2023
Feel like being lost all the time and not having an idea of what is going on with your children’s school? Then this is the school for you. No one responds to you if you reach out- not teachers, administrators, or counselors. They are not welcoming at all and the PTSA doesn’t help that feeling either...
5.0 parent
6/10/2022
Felt teachers where great at communication with parents. They kept my child engaged and interested. Hoping next year 7th grade teachers do the same.
5.0 parent
12/16/2021
Excellent. Teachers are greatly involved in the students growth

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West Lake Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Apex, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,181 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. West Lake Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $754,764. Discover additional schools in the area, like Middle Creek High, Holly Ridge Middle School, West Lake Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Apex has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Lake Middle.

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