Overview
James E Shepard Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 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 — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
주요 사실
SectorPublic
학교 유형 학교—
레벨 레벨Middle
Grade Span6–8
경기도와 경기도와 경기도Durham Public Schools
County37063
시티Durham
ZIP27707
헌터 학교No
마그네트 학교No
타이틀 INo
NCES School ID370126000441
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment400
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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)