North Carolinaโ€บSchoolsโ€บJames E Shepard Middle

James E Shepard Middle

PublicGrades 6โ€“8
Durham, North Carolina ยท Durham Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students400
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo
James E Shepard
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 497
400
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
98%+19.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6โ€“8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

James E Shepard Middle is a public middle serving grades 6โ€“8 in Durham, North Carolina. The school enrolls 400 students. It is part of the Durham Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking โ€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ‰ˆ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeโ€”
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6โ€“8
DistrictDurham Public Schools
County37063
CityDurham
ZIP27707
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370126000441

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment400
White2.4%
Hispanic / Latino33.1%
Black / African American61.7%
Asian0.5%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.4%
Hispanic
33.1%
Black
61.7%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %98%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)