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Maureen Joy Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 310 students

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Posted April 6, 2010

Both my 1st and 7th grade boys attend MJCS. This is their 2nd year. This is my oldest's 2nd charter school. He has been in the same charter school since kindergarten. So I am used to the charter schools financial limitations. MJCS does what it can with what is has. I appreciate that they focus more of their finances on education than on extracurricular activities. However, this coming school year-2010/2011-they plan on adding more of those activities. Though I may not agree with everything or all choices a school makes... I will encounter that anywhere. If the only negative people have to say about the school is in regards to them not liking the school lunches then I consider that a positive. I did read one comment where someone mentioned that the science teacher does not teach... their were some issues but they have been resolved. That teacher is no longer at the school. I would recommend MJCS to any parent and I have done so. Based on my recommendation, some of my family has enrolled their children at MJCS! Go Jaguars!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2009

my child has been a student of Maureen Joy since the 4th grade now a 7th grader. The school faulty works very hard to help the student achieve. Any misbehavior is dealt with quickly and fairly. Being a special needs child the staff always assist her and she is excelling in her reading and math scores are on the raise. I thank the staff for working with us and if Maureen Joy could go to the 12th it would be and assist to her and other students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2009

My child also hates this school. there are no lockers for middle school, no labs, extracurricular activities and the school lunch is awful and the school is under a bad influence


Posted October 22, 2008

This is my childs second year at this school, I eally like Maureen Joy and would recommend it to everyone, the classes are small and the are only teo classes per grade which gives the teachers and staff the oppertunity to address each childs needs, Dr Stien is a wonderful school dirertor and if their is a problem that you need address, he will take care of it, No there is not much extra curricular activities but there is not much funding for the charter school, so they have to pick and choose what more important, such as tutoring for children that need it so they can excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2008

my child hates this school there are not any extra curricular activities and the school lunch is horrible this school should be shut down.The science teacher doe not even teach


Posted August 30, 2007

This school is the most awesome school here in Durham.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 1, 2007

My child has been a student at Maureen Joy Charter School since the second grade. She will in the eighth grade next school year. I have been very impressed with the class sizes and the teachers interest in the student totally. The staff has always been very professional and courteous to me. The school holds the student accountable when they misbehave in class, fail to turn in homework ,or have performed in a positive way,very impressive. If there was a ninth grade added I would readily send her there again. Mr Stern the new principal is 'Top Brass' and demands and expects all students to succeed. Hats off to him and the staff at the school. Thanks for allowing my child to attend and we look forward to the next school year. Denelda Walls
—Submitted by Denelda Walls, a parent


Posted May 16, 2007

This school is an ok school.This school offers good education and let the children excell in different ways.The teachers are loving and they care about the students.No descrimination,nothing. I really injoyed my family going to this school ~a special person~
—Submitted by jamie lynnbug, a parent


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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female85%
Male>95%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English88%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female69%
Male83%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English78%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students62%
Female52%
Male73%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students62%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English62%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female70%
Male59%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency38%
Proficient in English70%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students79%
Female73%
Male88%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female64%
Male69%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English65%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students84%
Female90%
Male77%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female86%
Male63%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. 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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. 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.

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.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 31%
Hispanic 5% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
White 0% 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1955 W Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27705
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Phone: (919) 493-6056

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