Lakewood Montessori Middle School vs. Durham School Of The Arts
Should I attend Lakewood Montessori Middle School or Durham School Of The Arts? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood Montessori Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Durham School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, Lakewood Montessori Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,763 students in grades 6-12, Durham School Of The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
296 students
1,763 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
41% | 59%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#587 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
67%
Graduation Rate
n/a
98%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
102
215
Grade 7 Students
103
213
Grade 8 Students
91
217
Grade 9 Students
-
269
Grade 10 Students
-
318
Grade 11 Students
-
293
Grade 12 Students
-
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
30%
% Black
21%
26%
% White
48%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
