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Sherwood Githens Middle School

Durham, NC


Sherwood Githens Middle School
4800 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC  27707
Phone: 919-560-3966
Durham County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
7  

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 763
Type: Regular School
Sherwood Githens Middle School

Sherwood Githens Middle School



Metro Area Ranking

#19
Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Sherwood Githens Middle School is ranked #19 of 50 of the best middle schools in Durham and surrounding areas (62nd percentile). Cick the link to see all 50 middle schools.

State Ranking

#245
Statewide Middle School Ranking: Sherwood Githens Middle School is ranked #245 out of 774 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (68th percentile). Click the link to see all 774 middle schools.

Overall, Sherwood Githens Middle School is a 7-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Durham County, NC. Sherwood Githens Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 763 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

100.0
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Sherwood Githens Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 100.0. This placed Sherwood Githens Middle School in the 99th 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 - 3%
 Asian - 3%
 Black - 30%
 Black - 30%
 Hispanic - 34%
 Hispanic - 34%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 Two or More Races - 6%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 26%
 White - 26%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Sherwood Githens 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

 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

 18% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 5 (Superior)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 22% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 47% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

 13% - Level 5 (Superior)
 13% - Level 5 (Superior)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 15% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 55% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 5 (Superior)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 18% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 53% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

 16% - Level 5 (Superior)
 16% - Level 5 (Superior)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 43% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

 27% - Level 5 (Superior)
 27% - Level 5 (Superior)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 32% - Level 4 (Solid)
 7% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 7% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 35% - 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 Sherwood Githens Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Hope Valley Elementary School
0.1 miles Durham K-5
Rogers-Herr Middle School
10 
0.4 miles Durham 6-8
Lakewood Elementary School
1.0 miles Durham PK-5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
10 
1.3 miles Durham 6-8
W G Pearson Elementary School
1.9 miles Durham PK-5
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
1.9 miles Durham PK-5
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
2.0 miles Durham PK-5
C C Spaulding Elementary School
2.0 miles Durham PK-5
James E Shepard Middle School
2.3 miles Durham 6-8
Hillside High School
2.3 miles Durham 9-12
Southwest Elementary School
2.9 miles Durham PK-5
Durham School of the Arts
10 
3.0 miles Durham 6-12
Burton Elementary School
3.0 miles Durham PK-5
Pearsontown Elementary School
10 
3.1 miles Durham PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School
3.1 miles Durham PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Hope Valley Elementary School
0.1 miles K-5
Rogers-Herr Middle School
10 
0.4 miles 6-8
Lakewood Elementary School
1.0 miles PK-5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
10 
1.3 miles 6-8
W G Pearson Elementary School
1.9 miles PK-5
Fayetteville Street Elementary School
1.9 miles PK-5
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
2.0 miles PK-5
C C Spaulding Elementary School
2.0 miles PK-5
James E Shepard Middle School
2.3 miles 6-8
Hillside High School
2.3 miles 9-12
Southwest Elementary School
2.9 miles PK-5
Durham School of the Arts
10 
3.0 miles 6-12
Burton Elementary School
3.0 miles PK-5
Pearsontown Elementary School
10 
3.1 miles PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School
3.1 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

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