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Durham Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27701
Durham County
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PH: (919) 560-2000

Grades PK-12
31,929 students
49 schools

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EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

72% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

56% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

71% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

80% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

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EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	68%
Black	66%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Free and reduced-price lunch	61%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Students with disabilities	49%
Non-disabled students	76%
Limited English proficiency	53%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	60%
Male	63%
Black	53%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	65%
American Indian	40%
White	86%
Free and reduced-price lunch	49%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	76%
Students with disabilities	47%
Non-disabled students	64%
Limited English proficiency	44%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	72%
Black	70%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	67%
Multiracial	85%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Free and reduced-price lunch	66%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	85%
Students with disabilities	52%
Non-disabled students	80%
Limited English proficiency	63%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	55%
Black	46%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Free and reduced-price lunch	44%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	68%
Students with disabilities	38%
Non-disabled students	59%
Limited English proficiency	48%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
Black	81%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	72%
Multiracial	93%
American Indian	n/a
White	>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch	75%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	92%
Students with disabilities	56%
Non-disabled students	88%
Limited English proficiency	67%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	60%
Black	48%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Free and reduced-price lunch	45%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	75%
Students with disabilities	37%
Non-disabled students	64%
Limited English proficiency	47%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	64%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	58%
Multiracial	81%
American Indian	>95%
White	94%
Free and reduced-price lunch	57%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Students with disabilities	44%
Non-disabled students	75%
Limited English proficiency	47%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	51%
Black	40%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	42%
Multiracial	59%
American Indian	50%
White	83%
Free and reduced-price lunch	36%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	67%
Students with disabilities	37%
Non-disabled students	53%
Limited English proficiency	32%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	74%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	94%
American Indian	n/a
White	92%
Free and reduced-price lunch	69%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	85%
Students with disabilities	48%
Non-disabled students	82%
Limited English proficiency	49%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
Black	39%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	39%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Free and reduced-price lunch	36%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	62%
Students with disabilities	27%
Non-disabled students	53%
Limited English proficiency	29%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	77%
Asian	>95%
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	93%
American Indian	57%
White	>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch	72%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	88%
Students with disabilities	55%
Non-disabled students	84%
Limited English proficiency	51%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	51%
Male	47%
Black	38%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	32%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian	29%
White	82%
Free and reduced-price lunch	31%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	65%
Students with disabilities	31%
Non-disabled students	51%
Limited English proficiency	19%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

52% (2007)

66% (2006)

66% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II

51% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I

62% (2007)

76% (2006)

76% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology

58% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History

58% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics

57% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry

45% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, civics and economics, United States history and geometry.
The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	58%	32%
White, not Hispanic	25%	57%
Hispanic	14%	8%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	44%	43%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,343	$7,951

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	61%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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