- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apex, NC
West Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472000267
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lake Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lake Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lake Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
West Lake Middle shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 48.3 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 370472000267 · Apex, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 14.3:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
West Lake Middle shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE held 48.3 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 687
West Lake Middle
687 students
What this shows West Lake Middle reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lake Middle compares
West Lake Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, West Lake Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Apex
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Apex Friendship Middle
Standard public school
1,412 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Salem Middle
Standard public school
1,057 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lufkin Road Middle
Standard public school
1,035 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Apex Middle
Standard public school
867 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lake Middle
How many students attend West Lake Middle?
West Lake Middle has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Middle is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lake Middle?
35.7% of students at West Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Lake Middle is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lake Middle?
West Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Lake Middle rank among middle schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lake Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Apex, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Apex on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides West Lake Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.