Wakefield Middle School

2300 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 898 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wakefield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wakefield Middle School's student population of 898 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
898 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#640 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
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57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wakefield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wakefield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wakefield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
57%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Wakefield Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wakefield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wakefield Middle School's ranking?
Wakefield Middle School is ranked #640 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wakefield Middle School often compared to?
Wakefield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School, Durant Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
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?
898 students attend Wakefield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wakefield Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Middle School?
Wakefield Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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?
Wakefield Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Wakefield Middle School located?
Wakefield Middle School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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