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
Les faits clés
SectorPublic
Type d'école—
Niveau NiveauMiddle
Grade Span6–8
District DistrictDurham Public Schools
County37063
La ville CityDurham
ZIP27707
Charter SchoolNo
L'École du magnétisme No
Titre 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)