Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- Lakewood Montessori Middle School serves 295 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Lakewood Montessori Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lakewood Montessori Middle School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lakewood Montessori Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lakewood Montessori Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #803 out of 2,538 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 17% |
| Black | 21% | 26% |
| White | 42% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Durham Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lakewood Montessori Middle School is Kestrel Heights School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kestrel Heights School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kestrel Heights School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Durham Kestrel Heights School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1031 students
0.3 miles
4700 S Alston Ave
Durham, NC 27713
(919)484-1300 0.3 K-12 1031 - Durham Lakewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 454 students
0.4 miles
2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919)560-3939 0.4 PK-5 454 - Durham Rogers-herr Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 633 students
0.8 miles
911 Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919)560-3970 0.8 6-8 633 - Durham Morehead Montessori Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
0.9 miles
909 Cobb Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919)560-3954 0.9 PK-5 262 - Durham Healthy Start Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 388 students
1.2 miles
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919)956-5599 1.2 K-8 388
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