James E Shepard Middle vs Lowe's Grove Middle
James E Shepard Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 3.1/10. Lowe's Grove Middle is significantly larger with 624 students, about 1.6× the size of James E Shepard Middle (400). In math proficiency, James E Shepard Middle leads at 19.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
James E Shepard Middle
Durham, NC
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
400 students
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham, NC
3.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
624 students
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| Metric | James E Shepard Middle | Lowe's Grove Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 2.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98% | 99.5% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 3.4 |
| State Rank | #736 of 2,660 | #2,617 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 72th | 2th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James E Shepard Middle | Lowe's Grove Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 19.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Durham (27707) | Durham (27713) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,432 | $96,900 |
| Median Home Value | $371,500 | $380,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,364 | $1,460 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.9% | 65.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 23 min |