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West Lake Middle

4600 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC, 27539

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 126 of 437 in North Carolina

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West Lake Middle

4600 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC, 27539

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 126 of 437 in North Carolina

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About West Lake Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 56% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
766
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 49.74%
Asian 2.61%
Hispanic 26.24%
Black 17.49%
Two+ Races 3.79%
Native Am. 0%
White
49.74%
Asian
2.61%
Hispanic
26.24%
Black
17.49%
Two+ Races
3.79%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 766
50.26%
385 Female
49.74%
381 Male

Student Population

766 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

191 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Lake Middle Contact Information

Address

4600 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC, 27539

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Phone

(919) 662-2900

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TOP 126 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Lake 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

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: 7:40 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Lake Middle School had a successful academic year with many events including a 2026 District Spelling Bee and a Rodeo Art Show celebrating student creativity. The school also gets ready for transition milestones, including the Class of 2026 Senior Walk in late May. Students recently were invited to be a part of the Academic UIL team and compete in subjects such as Math, Science and Writing. The spring semester ended with final exams and early release days that led into the summer break beginning June 1, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. What stands out about West Lake Middle among Wake County schools?

Ans. West Lake Middle is known for its academic rigor and broad participation in the arts and extracurriculars.

Q2. Can students at West Lake Middle participate in orchestra and chorus together?

Ans. Yes. Students at West Lake Middle can participate in multiple performing arts programs depending on their schedules.

Q3. How are students grouped academically at West Lake Middle?

Ans. Grade-level teacher teams help coordinate instruction, intervention support, and academic planning throughout the school year.

Q4. Does West Lake Middle offer opportunities outside traditional academics?

Ans. Yes. West Lake Middle School has a vibrant campus life with robotics teams, leadership organizations and athletics programs.

Q5. What resources do West Lake Middle families typically use?

Ans. Families often use district systems to get bus information, sign up for classes, or plan school calendars.

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
ML

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
F

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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