Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Lowe's Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowe's Grove Middle serves the southern part of Durham, NC, covering an area of approximately 41.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 3.5 miles and the furthest edge located 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowe's Grove Middle School's student population of 564 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
564 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lowe's Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowe's Grove Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2349 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowe's Grove Middle School's ranking?
Lowe's Grove Middle School is ranked #2349 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lowe's Grove Middle School?
564 students attend Lowe's Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lowe's Grove Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowe's Grove Middle School?
Lowe's Grove Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowe's Grove Middle School offer ?
Lowe's Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowe's Grove Middle School part of?
Lowe's Grove Middle School is part of Durham School District.
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