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James E Shepard Middle School

Durham, NC


James E Shepard Middle School
2401 Dakota Street
Durham, NC  27707
Phone: 919-560-3938
Durham County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 381
Type: Regular School
James E Shepard Middle School

James E Shepard Middle School



Metro Area Ranking

#33
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: James E Shepard Middle School is ranked #33 of 50 of the best middle schools in Durham and surrounding areas (34th percentile). Cick the link to see all 50 middle schools.

State Ranking

#397
Statewide Middle School Ranking: James E Shepard Middle School is ranked #397 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (49th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, James E Shepard Middle School is a 6-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Durham County, NC. James E Shepard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

97.8
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: James E Shepard Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 97.8. This placed James E Shepard Middle School in the 97th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.








Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 62%
 Black - 62%
 Hispanic - 33%
 Hispanic - 33%
 Two or More Races - 2%
 Two or More Races - 2%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 2%
 White - 2%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at James E Shepard Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 30% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 30% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 63% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 20% - Level 4 (Solid)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 4 (Solid)
 30% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 30% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 50% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 47% - Level 4 (Solid)
 47% - Level 4 (Solid)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 11% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 29% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for James E Shepard Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
0.3 miles Durham PK-5
W G Pearson Elementary School
0.8 miles Durham PK-5
Hillside High School
0.9 miles Durham 9-12
C C Spaulding Elementary School
0.9 miles Durham PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School
1.0 miles Durham PK-5
Burton Elementary School
1.2 miles Durham PK-5
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
1.8 miles Durham PK-5
Eastway Elementary School
1.9 miles Durham PK-5
Rogers-Herr Middle School
10 
2.0 miles Durham 6-8
Durham's Performance Learning Center
2.0 miles Durham 9-12
Y E Smith Elementary School
2.1 miles Durham PK-5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
10 
2.1 miles Durham 6-8
Hope Valley Elementary School
2.2 miles Durham K-5
Sherwood Githens Middle School
2.3 miles Durham 6-8
Lakewood Elementary School
2.4 miles Durham PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
0.3 miles PK-5
W G Pearson Elementary School
0.8 miles PK-5
Hillside High School
0.9 miles 9-12
C C Spaulding Elementary School
0.9 miles PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School
1.0 miles PK-5
Burton Elementary School
1.2 miles PK-5
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
1.8 miles PK-5
Eastway Elementary School
1.9 miles PK-5
Rogers-Herr Middle School
10 
2.0 miles 6-8
Durham's Performance Learning Center
2.0 miles 9-12
Y E Smith Elementary School
2.1 miles PK-5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
10 
2.1 miles 6-8
Hope Valley Elementary School
2.2 miles K-5
Sherwood Githens Middle School
2.3 miles 6-8
Lakewood Elementary School
2.4 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Maureen Joy Charter School
1.8 miles Durham K-8
Durham Charter School
2.3 miles Durham K-9
Global Scholars Academy
2.5 miles Durham K-8
Central Park School For Children
2.7 miles Durham K-8
Reaching All Minds Academy
3.2 miles Durham K-8
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
3.3 miles Durham K-8
Research Triangle Charter School
3.4 miles Durham K-8
North Carolina Cyber Academy
3.6 miles Durham K-12
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
3.6 miles Durham K-8
Kestrel Heights School
4.7 miles Durham K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Maureen Joy Charter School
1.8 miles K-8
Durham Charter School
2.3 miles K-9
Global Scholars Academy
2.5 miles K-8
Central Park School For Children
2.7 miles K-8
Reaching All Minds Academy
3.2 miles K-8
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
3.3 miles K-8
Research Triangle Charter School
3.4 miles K-8
North Carolina Cyber Academy
3.6 miles K-12
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
3.6 miles K-8
Kestrel Heights School
4.7 miles K-8