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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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EOG Results
EOG Results By Subgroup
EOC Results
EOC Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Durham County
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PH: (919) 560-2000

Grades PK-12
31,929 students
51 schools

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EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

41% (2008)

72% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

46% (2008)

75% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

56% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

41% (2008)

84% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

44% (2008)

71% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

51% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

36% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

41% (2008)

80% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

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.
Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	40%
Black	32%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	54%
American Indian	17%
White	75%
Free and reduced-price lunch	24%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	64%
Students with disabilities	20%
Non-disabled students	44%
Limited English proficiency	13%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
Black	50%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	56%
Multiracial	71%
American Indian	25%
White	87%
Free and reduced-price lunch	47%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	80%
Students with disabilities	41%
Non-disabled students	63%
Limited English proficiency	47%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	49%
Male	42%
Black	39%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Free and reduced-price lunch	32%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	63%
Students with disabilities	25%
Non-disabled students	49%
Limited English proficiency	21%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	62%
Black	53%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Free and reduced-price lunch	51%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	75%
Students with disabilities	35%
Non-disabled students	67%
Limited English proficiency	53%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	39%
Black	34%
Asian	66%
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Free and reduced-price lunch	27%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	60%
Students with disabilities	20%
Non-disabled students	45%
Limited English proficiency	24%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	58%
Black	49%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	56%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Free and reduced-price lunch	46%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	73%
Students with disabilities	32%
Non-disabled students	62%
Limited English proficiency	52%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	47%
Male	40%
Black	36%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Free and reduced-price lunch	30%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	62%
Students with disabilities	18%
Non-disabled students	47%
Limited English proficiency	20%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	53%
Black	44%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	45%
Multiracial	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Free and reduced-price lunch	39%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	72%
Students with disabilities	29%
Non-disabled students	57%
Limited English proficiency	38%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	36%
Female	39%
Male	33%
Black	26%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	21%
Multiracial	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free and reduced-price lunch	19%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	56%
Students with disabilities	14%
Non-disabled students	39%
Limited English proficiency	11%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	50%
Black	43%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	45%
Multiracial	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free and reduced-price lunch	38%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	70%
Students with disabilities	25%
Non-disabled students	57%
Limited English proficiency	35%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	38%
Black	30%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	23%
Multiracial	62%
American Indian	50%
White	77%
Free and reduced-price lunch	23%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	57%
Students with disabilities	16%
Non-disabled students	44%
Limited English proficiency	13%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	53%
Male	48%
Black	40%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	35%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian	67%
White	83%
Free and reduced-price lunch	35%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	65%
Students with disabilities	22%
Non-disabled students	54%
Limited English proficiency	27%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

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.
Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school.
The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

52% (2008)

52% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Algebra I was 69% in 2008.

Algebra II

45% (2008)

51% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 67% in 2008.

English I

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

76% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English I was 73% in 2008.

Biology

60% (2008)

58% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 68% in 2008.

United States History

56% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 67% in 2008.

Physical Science

33% (2008)
The state average for Physical Science was 58% in 2008.

Physics

78% (2008)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2008.

Chemistry

56% (2008)
The state average for Chemistry was 72% in 2008.

Civics and Economics

55% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 69% in 2008.

Geometry

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 68% in 2008.

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry.
The EOC 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.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

EOC Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	51%
Black	39%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	44%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian	55%
White	80%
Free and reduced-price lunch	36%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	62%
Students with disabilities	25%
Non-disabled students	54%
Limited English proficiency	36%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

Algebra II	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	45%
Black	32%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Free and reduced-price lunch	32%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	24%
Non-disabled students	46%
Limited English proficiency	35%

English I	This District
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	57%
Black	52%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	49%
Multiracial	67%
American Indian	67%
White	86%
Free and reduced-price lunch	45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	73%
Students with disabilities	29%
Non-disabled students	64%
Limited English proficiency	37%

Biology	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
Black	46%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	52%
Multiracial	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Free and reduced-price lunch	44%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	68%
Students with disabilities	31%
Non-disabled students	62%
Limited English proficiency	37%

United States History	This District
All Students	56%
Female	52%
Male	60%
Black	38%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Free and reduced-price lunch	34%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	64%
Students with disabilities	38%
Non-disabled students	57%
Limited English proficiency	31%

Physical Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	28%
Male	37%
Black	29%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	31%
Multiracial	23%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Free and reduced-price lunch	26%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	24%
Non-disabled students	34%
Limited English proficiency	24%

Physics	This District
All Students	78%
Female	74%
Male	81%
Black	53%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Free and reduced-price lunch	65%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	79%
Students with disabilities	63%
Non-disabled students	78%
Limited English proficiency	71%

Chemistry	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	55%
Black	38%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free and reduced-price lunch	37%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	59%
Students with disabilities	36%
Non-disabled students	56%
Limited English proficiency	52%

Civics and Economics	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	56%
Black	42%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	41%
Multiracial	73%
American Indian	71%
White	83%
Free and reduced-price lunch	35%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	65%
Students with disabilities	31%
Non-disabled students	57%
Limited English proficiency	30%

Geometry	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	47%
Black	32%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Free and reduced-price lunch	31%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	52%
Students with disabilities	26%
Non-disabled students	47%
Limited English proficiency	34%

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in various subjects.
The results for algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, United States history, physical science, physics, chemistry, civics and economics, and geometry are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The EOC 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 different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Fully licensed	100%	89%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
3 or fewer years	13%	22%
4 to 10 years	7%	25%
10 or more years	80%	53%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	53%	26%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	18	19
Grade 1	18	19
Grade 2	17	19
Grade 3	16	19
Grade 4	18	20
Grade 5	17	21
Grade 6	20	21
Grade 7	19	21
Grade 8	19	20
English I (high school)	15	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	58%	31%
White	23%	55%
Hispanic	17%	10%
Asian	3%	2%
American Indian	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	51%	48%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	95%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,161	$7,954

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	63%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	17%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >