Very Good
#947 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
West Millbrook Middle
Middle School · Wake County Schools · Raleigh, NC
A Wake County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
8115 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Math 66% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Millbrook Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Millbrook Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,051
Median home value
$441,100
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,197 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of RaleighPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Magellan CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | 3–8 | 2.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| The Fletcher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #107 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Millbrook Middle is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Millbrook Middle
West Millbrook Middle is a public middle school in Raleigh, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 1,105 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Millbrook Middle
What grades does West Millbrook Middle serve?
West Millbrook Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Millbrook Middle?
West Millbrook Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Millbrook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Millbrook Middle is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Millbrook Middle rank in NC?
West Millbrook Middle ranks #947 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Millbrook Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Millbrook Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Millbrook Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Millbrook Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Millbrook Middle a charter school?
No, West Millbrook Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Millbrook Middle a Title I school?
No, West Millbrook Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Millbrook Middle?
34.1% of students at West Millbrook Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (919) 870-4050
- Area population (ZIP 27615)
- 45,722
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27615; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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