Serving 905 students in grades 6-8, Apex Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Apex Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Apex Middle School's student population of 905 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
Apex Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apex Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Apex Middle School is ranked #478 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Apex Middle School often compared to?
Apex Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lufkin Road Middle School, Apex Friendship Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Apex Middle School?
905 students attend Apex Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Apex Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apex Middle School?
Apex Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Apex Middle School offer ?
Apex Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Apex Middle School part of?
Apex Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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