Serving 832 students in grades 6-8, Wakefield Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 832 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 88% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Wakefield Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield Middle School is 0.61, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% 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 Wakefield Middle School?
832 students attend Wakefield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wakefield Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Middle School?
Wakefield Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wakefield Middle School offer ?
Wakefield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wakefield Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 832 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 88% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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