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Dillard Drive Middle

5200 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606

About Dillard Drive Middle

Dillard Drive Middle is a public middle school in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in a big city and is part of the Wake County Public School System. It serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 937 students and 68 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is better than the district average. The school also has three full-time counselors who help students with their social and emotional growth as well as their academic growth. Dillard Drive Middle has a full curriculum with core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The school also has STEM programs, arts and music electives, and enrichment programs to help students be more creative, think critically, and get ready for college and careers. According to U.S. News, about 39% of students are proficient or above in math, and 45% are proficient or above in reading. This shows that they are doing well in school. There are 49% female and 51% male students, and 51% of the students come from low-income families. The student body is very diverse. Overall, Dillard Drive Middle is a well-organized and supportive place to learn.

Dillard Drive Middle Contact Information

Address

5200 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606

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Phone

(919) 233-4228

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 45% in Reading.
68
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
937
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 183 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dillard Drive Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.31%
Asian 4.8%
Hispanic 29.56%
Black 23.05%
Two+ Races 4.16%
Native Am. 0%
White
38.31%
Asian
4.8%
Hispanic
29.56%
Black
23.05%
Two+ Races
4.16%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 937
49.09%
460 Female
50.91%
477 Male

Student Population

937 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

312 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dillard Drive Middle School is very excited! Recently, the school put on a Spring Performance to show off the hard work of its talented students. The school's Tiger Club also honored students of the month to show off what they had done. The school also celebrated World Art Day, which honored the students' creative work.

FAQ

Q1. What does Dillard Drive Middle do to get students involved?

Ans. Activities that involve doing things, learning through projects, and working together all help people be more curious, creative, and critical thinkers.

Q2. What kinds of creative things can students do?

Ans. Students can learn how to express themselves and improve their skills through programs in music, theater, visual arts, and creative writing.

Q3. What do you do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Counseling services, mindfulness programs, and wellness workshops help students deal with stress and build emotional strength.

Q4. What are some ways to develop leadership skills?

Ans. Student councils, peer mentoring, and team projects are all ways to help students gain confidence, learn to be responsible, and work well with others.

Q5. What does Dillard Drive Middle do to get families and the community involved?

Ans. Workshops, family events, and community service projects help people get to know each other and encourage meaningful participation.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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