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Lakewood Montessori Middle School vs. Rogers-herr Middle School

Should you attend Lakewood Montessori Middle School or Rogers-herr Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rogers-herr Middle School
911 Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Lakewood Montessori Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Rogers-herr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 303 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Rogers-herr Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
303 students
631 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakewood Montessori Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rogers-herr Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood Montessori Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rogers-herr Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakewood Montessori Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rogers-herr Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Montessori Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rogers-herr Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#274 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#547 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakewood Montessori Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rogers-herr Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Montessori Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers-herr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Montessori Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers-herr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Montessori Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rogers-herr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakewood Montessori Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rogers-herr Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
104
231
Grade 7 Students
106
205
Grade 8 Students
93
195

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rogers-herr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rogers-herr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rogers-herr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rogers-herr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rogers-herr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakewood Montessori Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rogers-herr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rogers-herr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakewood Montessori Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rogers-herr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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