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Leesville Road Middle

8406 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC, 27613

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 55 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Leesville Road Middle

Leesville Road Middle is a public middle school in Raleigh, NC. It is in a big city and serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 809 students and 45 full-time equivalent teachers and three full-time school counselors. This means that there is one teacher for every 18 students. Leesville Road Middle School offers a full curriculum that includes core classes in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also offers elective and enrichment programs in the arts, technology, and physical education. Data from the state and the country show that 67% of students are good at math and 63% are good at reading. This means that they are doing better in school than most other students in the state. There are 46% female and 54% male students, so the student body is diverse. Also, 33% of the students come from families with low incomes, which shows that they come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The amount of money given to each student is about the same as what most Wake County public schools get. It helps pay for student services and teaching programs.

Leesville Road Middle Contact Information

Address

8406 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC, 27613

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Phone

(919) 870-4141

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 63% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
809
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leesville Road 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
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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: 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 51.92%
Asian 4.82%
Hispanic 13.97%
Black 25.46%
Two+ Races 3.58%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
51.92%
Asian
4.82%
Hispanic
13.97%
Black
25.46%
Two+ Races
3.58%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 809
45.74%
370 Female
54.26%
439 Male

Student Population

809 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

269 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The students at Leesville Road Middle School are very excited! The principal's message made it clear that the school was focused on growth, learning, and achievement as students returned to school. There will be a Schoolwide Spelling Bee, a fundraiser, and a DJ Party in the near future. These events will show off the school's lively community. The PTSA is also actively helping students and staff in many ways, such as the LION Locker program, which gives students in need important things.

FAQ

Q1. What does Leesville Road Middle School do to make learning fun?

Ans. Lessons that are based on questions, group projects, and activities that require students to use their hands all help them think critically and creatively.

Q2. What kinds of creative activities does Leesville Road have?

Ans. Students can learn new skills and express themselves artistically through music, theater, visual arts, and writing programs.

Q3. What steps are taken to make sure students are healthy?

Ans. Counseling, mindfulness exercises, and wellness programs help people deal with stress in a healthy way and build emotional strength.

Q4. What chances are there to be a leader?

Ans. Student councils, peer mentoring, and group projects are all great ways to build confidence, work as a team, and be responsible.

Q5. How does Leesville Road get families and the community involved?

Ans. Workshops, family events, and volunteer programs help people get involved with their schools and make a difference.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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