Our school is the best! We have a variety of classes to choose from (along with core classes), and the teachers are very experienced. Ligon Middle School has a great Arts and Athletics Program as well. I am so lucky to go to this clean, fantastic school!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
A wonderful school. I went here for 1 year after going to West Millbrook for 2 years and I learned 10 times more and made 10 times more friends. The atmosphere is wonderful, teachers are great, sooo many excurricular activities, and just a positive atmosphere. The school is diverse and it's great being
... Read more surrounded by people who care about learning. Waking up at 5 was totally worth it. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/08/09
Ligon Middle School is probably one of the best options in the Wake County School system. Many elementary school parents dont know that the neighborhood middle schools only offer one elective. At Ligon, they get three electives per quarter. The teachers are top notch and push the kids quite a bit.
... Read more I am not sure the instructional level in the AG only classes is actually higher than that in the NonAG classes, but I think it is great for AG students not to be subjected to constant review. The cons include a massive, scary and disorganized bus service. Students have to get up early, really early and spend time being 'bussed' to school. They ride along with High School students going to Enloe. There are express buses, but these are crowded, and don't really seem to save much time overall. Great only for the strong AG student who needs variety. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
This school is wonderful! I am a 6th grader here and it awesome! I know my teachers are really doing a good job! They challenge me while help is always there for us. Cons: Early wake up time, I get up at 5:15! Location, but we have a bus that takes us there.
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Posted by a student on 03/18/08
I'm so sorry we didn't know about Ligon sooner. My daughter entered Ligon in 8th grade, giving up the security and convenience of our neighborhood school, Wakefield Middle. Although, Ligon is a bit more challenging, and I hear more complaining about the amount of homework, we could not be happier.
... Read more I feel this school is preparing her for the reality of the work that will come in high school. It is cool to be smart in this school. The electives are varied and top notch. She looks forward to her New York City trip next March. Her class will not only visit the theatre, museums, and famous sights and sounds of NY, but will also take part in a workshop with 5 time Tony Award winning costume designer, William Ivey Long. Rather than worrying about what she's wearing, I think her peers care more about how she's thinking. Thank you Ligon. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
I have two children at Ligon this year. Now in our third year, I have nothing but praise. The AG program is top-notch. The teachers are exceptional and know how to challenge the students. Most students in this program are motivated to do well, and are supportive of each other, not competitive. Social
... Read more cliques seem rare. Kids come from many elementary schools, so finding friends is not a problem. The elective choices are amazing--and the arts programs unbelievable. We have had only two 'weak' teachers, and they both were not hired back for the following year. Cons: location and early start time make for an early morning--but I gladly wake my children at 6 a.m. for this school! The recent renovations are making the physical building as excellent as the programs within! This school is not for everyone, but for motivated AG students and those who love the arts, it's great! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/05
Ligon is the best middle school for motivated and academically gifted kids. They are teamed up in AG teams for their core classes and my daughter thrived in this environment. It also offers a wide range of electives, not to mention the well known art programs. The teachers are highly enthusiastic.
... Read more The only disadvantage to this school is its location. Nevertheless, my daughter has been lucky to get into this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/04
Ligon Middle School is a great school for those with academically gifted kids. Along with a broad range of electives to highlight each individual students' talents, the teachers and staff are among the best rated in the state. Also has a great diversity of students and staff. Highly recommended school!
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,085
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
75
Number of classrooms:
50
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Special Education
Gifted Students, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed, Woodworking
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Advanced Placement
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Raleigh schools — Ligon Middle School is located at 706 E Lenoir St, Raleigh NC 27601. 706 E Lenoir St is in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood and 27601 ZIP code in Raleigh, NC The school district for Ligon Middle School is the Wake County School District. Ligon Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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