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East Cary Middle

Cary, NC

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
eastcaryms.wcpss.net1111 Se Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511(919) 466-4377
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

B grade for 2024–25, score 73.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeCBB
School performance score697073
School achievement score66.366.270.1
Reading and math65.8%66.2%70.2%
English learner progress12.5%7.3%18.9%
Science, grades 5 and 882.9%82.1%82.8%
Math, grades 3–862.9%63.4%68.3%
Reading, grades 3–868.6%68.9%72%
School growth score80.382.783.1
Growth statusMetMetMet
Math performance gradeCCC
Math performance score656568
Math growth score7570.168.2
Math growth statusMetMetNotMet
Reading performance gradeCBB
Reading performance score697274
Reading growth score71.28482.6
Reading growth statusMetMetMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

1.686 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students11.2364.8621.686

Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.

Discipline
State and federal reports

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

119.73 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students146.07137.76119.73

Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.

Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall628625
Suspended out of school16.7% · 1057.2% · 45
Suspended in school14.0% · 888.5% · 53
Expelled0.3% · 20.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

623 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino23.9%
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White51.8%
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Black or African American13.0%
x
Asian6.1%
x
Two or More Races4.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

East Cary Middle emphasizes a relevant, engaging, and rigorous education that helps students grow into critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, effective communicators, and collaborators. Its philosophy also centers on equitable, supportive learning environments, strong relationships, and instruction that responds to individual needs while building cultural awareness, independence, and leadership.

School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
Calendar
Traditional
Public school directory

NCES ID 370472002830

District
Wake County Schools
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
623 students
Teachers (FTE)
50.5

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